Good Defaults
Pre-selected options in a user interface that are chosen to benefit the majority of users.
253 topics found for
“user cognition”
Omission Bias
A cognitive bias where people judge harmful actions as worse, or less moral, than equally harmful omissions (inactions).
Horn Effect
A cognitive bias where one negative trait of a person or thing influences the perception of other traits.
Neurodesign
The application of neuroscience principles to design, aiming to create more effective and engaging user experiences based on how the brain processes information.
Actor-Observer Bias
A cognitive bias that causes people to attribute their own actions to situational factors while attributing others' actions to their character.
Wizard
A step-by-step guide that helps users complete a complex task by breaking it down into manageable steps.
Impact Bias
The tendency to overestimate the duration or intensity of the emotional impact of future events.
HCI
Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) is the study of designing interfaces and interactions between humans and computers.
Less Is Better Effect
A cognitive bias where people prefer a smaller set of higher-quality options over a larger set with lower overall quality.