Declarative Memory
A type of long-term memory involving information that can be consciously recalled, such as facts and events.
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Humor Effect
The psychological phenomenon where humorous content is more easily remembered and perceived positively by users.
State-Dependent Memory
A phenomenon where people are more likely to remember information when they are in the same state of consciousness as when they learned it.
Mood-Congruent Memory Bias
The tendency for individuals to recall information that is consistent with their current mood.
Recognition Over Recall
A design principle that suggests interfaces should minimize the need for users to recall information from memory, instead providing cues to aid recognition.
Miller’s Law
Also known as Magical Number 7 +/- 2, a theory in cognitive psychology that states the average number of objects an individual can hold in working memory is about seven.
Directed Cognition
The process by which attention is guided by internal goals and external stimuli, affecting how information is processed and remembered.
Self Reference Effect
Also known as Self Relevance Effect, the tendency for individuals to better remember information that is personally relevant or related to themselves.
Information Processing
The series of actions or operations involved in the acquisition, interpretation, storage, and retrieval of information.