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: The amount of mental effort required to use a product. Interfaces should minimize memory strain by using familiar patterns.

: Users have a preconceived idea of how a system works. Design should match these expectations to reduce frustration.

: Provide visual cues rather than making users memorize paths.

Understanding the psychology of interaction carries a responsibility to design ethically. This involves:

The Core of Connection Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) is less about buttons and more about . At its heart, it studies how people perceive, process, and react to digital interfaces. To design better systems, we must first understand the mental models users bring to the screen. Key Psychological Concepts

: Users need instant validation (like a loading bar or click sound) to know an action worked.