Affinity Bias
The tendency to favor people who are similar to oneself in terms of background, beliefs, or interests.
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“social psychology”
Gamification
The application of game-design elements and principles in non-game contexts to engage and motivate people to achieve their goals.
User Empowerment
The process of enabling users to take control of their interactions with a product or system, enhancing their confidence and satisfaction.
Shared Information Bias
A cognitive bias where group members tend to discuss information that everyone already knows rather than sharing unique information, leading to less effective decision-making.
External Cues
Environmental signals that influence behavior and decision-making, such as signage, prompts, or notifications.
Selective Exposure
The tendency for individuals to favor information that aligns with their existing beliefs and to avoid information that contradicts them.
Decision Fatigue
The deteriorating quality of decisions made by an individual after a long session of decision making, due to mental exhaustion.
Courtesy Bias
The tendency for individuals to give positive responses or feedback out of politeness, regardless of their true feelings.
Longitudinal Study
A research method that involves repeated observations of the same variables over a period of time.