Mere Exposure Effect
A psychological phenomenon where people develop a preference for things simply because they are familiar with them.
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List Length Effect
A phenomenon where the probability of recalling an item from a list depends on the length of the list.
Lag Effect
A phenomenon where learning is improved when study sessions are spaced out over time rather than crammed together.
Negativity Effect
The tendency for negative information to have a greater impact on one's psychological state and processes than neutral or positive information.
Zero Price Effect
A phenomenon where people perceive an item as more valuable when it is free, leading to an increased likelihood of choosing the free item over a discounted one.
Illusory Truth Effect
A cognitive bias where repeated statements are more likely to be perceived as true, regardless of their actual accuracy.
Chivas Regal Effect
The phenomenon where higher-priced products are perceived to be of higher quality, regardless of the actual quality.
Denomination Effect
A cognitive bias where people are less likely to spend large denominations of money compared to an equivalent amount in smaller denominations.
Focusing Effect
A cognitive bias where people place too much importance on one aspect of an event, causing errors in judgment.