Uncanny Valley
The phenomenon where a humanoid object that appears almost, but not exactly, like a real human causes discomfort in observers.
7 topics found for
“psychological reactions”
Cannon-Bard Theory
A theory of emotion suggesting that physical and emotional responses to stimuli occur simultaneously and independently.
Risk-as-Feelings Theory
A theory that emphasizes the role of emotions in risk perception and decision-making, where feelings about risk often diverge from cognitive assessments.
Expectation Effect
The phenomenon where individuals' expectations about a situation influence their actual experience of that situation.
Affective Forecasting
The process of predicting how one will feel in the future, which often involves biases and inaccuracies.
Perky Effect
A phenomenon where vivid mental images can interfere with actual perception, causing individuals to mistake imagined experiences for real ones.
Behavioral Theory
The study of the principles that govern human behavior, including how people respond to stimuli and learn from their environment.