Testing Effect
The phenomenon where taking a test on material improves long-term retention of that material more than additional study sessions.
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Mere Exposure Effect
A psychological phenomenon where people develop a preference for things simply because they are familiar with them.
List Length Effect
A phenomenon where the probability of recalling an item from a list depends on the length of the list.
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.
Negativity Effect
The tendency for negative information to have a greater impact on one's psychological state and processes than neutral or positive information.
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.
Worse-Than-Average Effect
A cognitive bias where individuals underestimate their own abilities and performance relative to others, believing they are worse than average.
Denomination Effect
A cognitive bias where people are less likely to spend large denominations of money compared to an equivalent amount in smaller denominations.