psychology-foundations
Psychology Foundations
Understanding why patterns work lets you apply them to new situations. These are the research foundations beneath UX practice.
About This Skill
This skill contains research-backed principles only. Each concept includes:
- The original researcher(s)
- Year of key publication(s)
- What the research actually showed
- Limitations or caveats where relevant
1. Dopamine and Anticipation
Researchers: Wolfram Schultz (1990s), Robert Sapolsky Field: Neuroscience
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