Preference Reversal
A phenomenon where individuals' preferences between options change when the options are presented in different ways or contexts.
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Information Foraging
The theory that users search for information in a manner similar to animals foraging for food, aiming to maximize value while minimizing effort.
Iconography
The visual images, symbols, or modes of representation collectively associated with a subject, often used in design to communicate ideas quickly and effectively.
Trigger
A prompt or cue that initiates a behavior or response, often used in behavior design to encourage specific actions.
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.
Histogram
A graphical representation of the distribution of numerical data, typically showing the frequency of data points in successive intervals.
Semantic Barriers
Obstacles to effective communication that arise from differences in understanding the meanings of words and symbols used by the communicators.
Maintaining State
The practice of preserving a user's data and settings between sessions in an application.
Principle of Disclosure
The Principle of Disclosure is an information architecture guideline that promotes revealing information progressively as users need it.