The Gestalt principles describe how the eye groups scattered visual elements by cues such as proximity, similarity and continuity and reads them as a whole. This piece covers their
This time, I would like to put together material about mind mapping, a technique frequently used to discover (generate) new ideas. Whereas brainstorming, another method for generat
Simpson's paradox is the phenomenon in which a relationship seen within separate groups weakens or even reverses when the groups are combined. This article covers its definition, w
In modern society, education is a fundamental element that supports the continuous growth of individuals and groups and lays the foundation for a better future. Technological advan
This time, I would like to put together some material on the concept of memory as an element of psychology. Understanding the content of this material may help with studying and le
Pygmalion, a sculptor in Greek mythology, sincerely loved “Galatea,” the beautiful ivory statue of a goddess that he had carved. He tenderly cared for the statue and longed for it
Some goods sell better the more their prices rise. This article explains the Veblen effect, in which the desire to show off drives up demand, covering its meaning and origins, how
Transfer of learning is the way earlier knowledge or skills affect learning and problem solving in new situations. This piece covers the concept and its origins, the main types of
Why do people assume a prettier app is easier to use before they try it? This piece explains the aesthetic-usability effect through Kurosu and Kashimura’s 1995 ATM study, Tractinsk
Fermi estimation breaks an unknown quantity into numbers you already know, roughly estimates each piece, and multiplies them to get the order of magnitude. This article covers the
The growth of the older population is a prominent phenomenon worldwide, resulting from various factors such as improvements in quality of life, increased life expectancy, and advan
Dutch Disease is the phenomenon in which a sudden boom in one sector, such as natural resources, causes other export industries like manufacturing and agriculture to decline. This