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The Psychology of User Experience: Designing for Human Behavior
User Experience (UX) is deeply tied to psychology because people interact with products based on habits, expectations, and emotions. Great UX designers study behavior patterns to create products that feel intuitive.
Core psychological principles in UX:
- Cognitive Load → Too many options overwhelm users. Simplify.
- Familiarity Bias → Users expect experiences similar to what they already know (hamburger menu, scroll, tap).
- Hick’s Law → The more choices, the longer it takes to decide.
- Feedback Loops → Success or error messages guide users.
Example: In e-commerce, fewer checkout steps reduce abandonment rates. Designers optimize the journey by respecting how people make decisions.
