Executive Function
A set of cognitive processes that include working memory, flexible thinking, and self-control, crucial for planning, decision-making, and behavior regulation.
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Adaptive Control of Thought
A cognitive architecture model that explains how humans can learn and adapt to new tasks.
Miller’s Law
Also known as Magical Number 7 +/- 2, a theory in cognitive psychology that states the average number of objects an individual can hold in working memory is about seven.
Worse-Than-Average Effect
A cognitive bias where individuals underestimate their own abilities and performance relative to others, believing they are worse than average.
Decision Staging
The process of breaking down decisions into smaller, manageable stages to simplify the decision-making process.
Cognitive Theory
The study of mental processes such as perception, memory, reasoning, and problem-solving.
Cognitive Load Theory
A theory that explains how the amount of mental effort required to process information can impact user experience and task performance.
Choice-Supportive Bias
The tendency to attribute positive qualities to one's own choices and downplay the negatives, enhancing post-decision satisfaction.
Bounded Rationality
A concept that humans make decisions within the limits of their knowledge, cognitive capacity, and available time, leading to satisficing rather than optimal solutions.