Attention is the cognitive process that allows us to focus on specific stimuli while ignoring others.

Technology can alter our perception by providing new ways to experience and interact with stimuli.

A script is a mental representation of a sequence of events that typically occur in a particular situation.

Extended Cognition Theory suggests that technology can become part of our cognitive system, extending our cognitive abilities.

Digital Literacy refers to the ability to use technology effectively and responsibly.

Technology can reduce the need for memory by providing external storage and retrieval systems.

Cognitive Offloading refers to the reliance on external tools to perform cognitive tasks.

Technology can help reduce cognitive biases by providing access to information and tools that support rational decision-making.

Media Equation Theory proposes that people tend to treat computers and other media as if they were human beings.

Anthropomorphism refers to the tendency to attribute human characteristics to non-human entities, including technology.

Technology can impair cognitive control by making it difficult to focus on a single task and resist distractions.

Optimism Bias refers to the tendency to believe that positive outcomes are more likely to occur than negative outcomes, which can lead to overestimating the benefits of technology.

Online Disinhibition Effect refers to the tendency for people to behave in ways that they would not normally do in face-to-face interactions, often due to the perceived anonymity and lack of social cues in online environments.

Technology can enhance divergent thinking by providing access to diverse information, tools, and perspectives.

Automation Bias refers to the tendency to rely on automation and technology, even when it may lead to errors or suboptimal outcomes.