Iconic Memory
A type of sensory memory that briefly holds visual information for a fraction of a second.
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“user recall”
Picture Superiority Effect
The tendency for images to be more easily remembered than words, highlighting the power of visual communication.
Baader-Meinhof Phenomenon
The experience of noticing something for the first time and then frequently encountering it shortly after, also known as frequency illusion.
von Restorff Effect
A phenomenon where an item that stands out is more likely to be remembered than other items, often used in design to highlight important elements.
Levels-of-Processing Effect
A theory that suggests the depth of processing (shallow to deep) affects how well information is remembered.
Bizarreness Effect
A cognitive bias where bizarre or unusual information is better remembered than common information.
Modality Effect
The phenomenon where people remember information better when it is presented through multiple sensory modalities rather than a single modality.