No. #162
Part-set Cuing Effect
- Cueing Hinders Recall
The part-set cuing effect occurs when providing part of a set of items as cues hinders the recall of the remaining items. This can affect learning and memory tasks, especially in educational settings or in user interfaces where users must recall information from a partially visible set.
Read more on WikipediaProduct example
Displaying a partial list of past transactions in a finance app may make it harder for users to recall other transactions not shown, affecting their perception of their spending or earning.
Empathy tips
Minimize Cues for Comprehensive Recall
Limit the use of partial sets as cues when comprehensive recall is important.
Full Set Visibility Options
Provide options for users to view full sets of information where possible to aid recall.
Training on Effective Recall Strategies
Offer training or tips on effective recall strategies that mitigate the part-set cuing effect.
Adaptive Interface Design
Design interfaces to adaptively reveal information in a way that supports rather than hinders memory recall.
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