Cognitive Load Theory
A theory that explains how the amount of mental effort required to process information can impact user experience and task performance.
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False Bottom
A design flaw where users mistakenly believe they have reached the end of the content due to a misleading visual cue.
Choice Paralysis
A situation in which an individual is unable to make a decision due to the overwhelming number of options available.
Placement Bias
A cognitive bias where people overemphasize information that is placed prominently or in a way that catches their attention first.
Illusion of Completeness
A cognitive bias where users believe they have explored all available content, even when more is present.
Overchoice
The phenomenon where having too many options leads to decision-making paralysis and decreased satisfaction.
Scrolljacking
A design technique that overrides the default scrolling behavior, often to create a more controlled or immersive experience.
Conspicuity
The ability of an object to stand out and attract attention within its environment.
Connectedness
A Gestalt principle suggesting that elements are perceived as a single unit or group if they share an organizing visual cue like bullet points, or connecting lines.