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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Confirmation Bias
The tendency to search for, interpret, and remember information in a way that confirms one's preexisting beliefs or hypotheses.
External Cues
Environmental signals that influence behavior and decision-making, such as signage, prompts, or notifications.
Friction
Elements in a process that cause resistance or slow down user actions, which can lead to frustration or be used intentionally to prevent errors and encourage deliberate actions.
Standard Deviation
A statistical measure that quantifies the amount of variation or dispersion of a set of data values.
Attribution Theory
A theory that explains how individuals determine the causes of behavior and events, including the distinction between internal and external attributions.
Optimization Theory
The study of finding the best solution from a set of feasible solutions.
Expectancy Theory
A motivational theory suggesting that individuals are motivated to act based on the expected outcomes of their actions and the attractiveness of those outcomes.
Authority Principle
A principle that suggests people are more likely to comply with requests or follow suggestions from authority figures.