POLA
Principle of Least Astonishment (POLA) is a design guideline stating that interfaces should behave in a way that users expect to avoid confusion.
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“user interactions”
Wizard
A step-by-step guide that helps users complete a complex task by breaking it down into manageable steps.
Friction
Elements in a process that cause resistance or slow down user actions, which can lead to frustration or be used intentionally to prevent errors and encourage deliberate actions.
Think-Aloud Protocol
A usability testing method where participants verbalize their thoughts while interacting with a product.
Hostile Attribution Bias
A cognitive bias where individuals interpret others' behaviors as having hostile intent, even when the behavior is ambiguous or benign.
Roach Motel
A dark pattern where it's easy to get into a situation but hard to get out of it, such as signing up for a service but finding it difficult to cancel.
Predictive Design
A design approach that uses data, algorithms, and predictive analytics to anticipate user needs and behaviors, creating more personalized and effective experiences.
Obstruction
A dark pattern where a process is made more difficult than it needs to be to discourage certain behavior.
Banner Blindness
A phenomenon where users consciously or subconsciously ignore banner-like information or advertisements on websites.