Destructive Action
An action in a user interface that, once performed, cannot be undone and typically involves deleting or removing content.
13 topics found for
“user safety”
Risk Compensation
The theory that people adjust their behavior in response to the perceived level of risk, often taking more risks when they feel more protected.
Error Prevention
Design strategies aimed at preventing user errors before they occur.
Peltzman Effect
The hypothesis that safety measures may lead to behavioral changes that offset the benefits of the measures, potentially leading to risk compensation.
Poka-Yoke Principle
A Japanese term for "mistake-proofing," referring to any mechanism or process that helps prevent errors by design.
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
A psychological theory proposed by Abraham Maslow that outlines a five-tier model of human needs, ranging from basic physiological needs to self-actualization.
Ergonomics
The study of how people interact with their environment and products, aiming to improve comfort, efficiency, and safety.
Prospect-Refuge
A theory in environmental psychology that suggests people prefer environments where they can see (prospect) without being seen (refuge).
Biometric Inputs
The use of biological data (e.g., fingerprints, facial recognition) for user authentication and interaction with digital systems.