Psychology Archives

Develop Emotional Intelligence: A Must-Have Skill

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What is emotional intelligence? Is EQ—akin to personality and cognitive IQ—a fixed characteristic? Or is it a trainable skill? Can anyone develop emotional intelligence? Emotional intelligence is the ability to identify, interpret, and manage your own and others’ emotions. Unlike IQ , EQ is not a fixed characteristic. Much like any other skill, you can develop emotional intelligence through practice and persistence. Keep reading for more about how to develop emotional intelligence.

Human Factors in Design: What to Consider

What are human factors in design? Should designers take human imperfection into account when designing? Human factors in design may take into account psychology, physical restrictions, and more. Designing for imperfect humans is one strategy of human-centric design. Keep reading to find out about human factors in design.

Norman Doors: Solving For Function and Safety

What are Norman doors? How do they violate the basic principles of design, and why does it matter? Norman doors, or emergency doors, serve as a great example of discoverability and adaptation in design. Since we encounter so many doors in our lives, the Norman door serves as a single standard for emergency exits. Keep reading to find out how the Norman door is a successful example of design.

Stephen Covey: Roles and the Importance of Balance

What does Stephen Covey say about roles in the context of time management? How do you draw a line between the different roles in your life? According to Stephen Covey, the roles you inhabit in your professional life are not in opposition to the roles you inhabit in your personal and social life; they overlap. It’s more important to figure out how to balance them. Keep reading to learn how to foster balance between your roles, according to Stephen Covey.

What Is Human Error? Designing For Real People

What is human error? Should designers take the idea of human error into account? The answer to the question “what is human error” is actually complicated. We tend to think of human error as our own mistakes, and blame ourselves. But some designs may actually be set up for us to fail. Keep reading to find out the answer to the question “what is human error” and more.

How to Prevent Error: First Learn the Cause

Do you want to know how to prevent error in your designs? Are there strategies in design thinking that can help you? Learning how to prevent error not only makes better designs but also creates safer designs. But in order to learn how to prevent error, you first need to learn what causes errors. Read more about what causes errors and how to prevent error using design thinking.

Why Do Goals Fail? Here is an Expert Opinion

Have you ever failed goal you worked so hard towards? Why do you think that was and why do goals fail in general? If you’ve ever failed an important goal, you’ve probably wondered about what prevented you from reaching it. But have you ever thought about it in a more general sense? Why do goals fail more often than not? Keep reading to answer the question “why do goals fail?” and more.

Three Levels of Processing: How Humans See Design

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What are the three levels of processing? How do they work and how do they relate to design? The three levels of processing look at the basics of how humans process thought and emotion. Though this is an extremely complex process, we can break it down into three levels when thinking about design. Read more about the three levels of processing and how they relate to design.

Kinds of Errors and How to Avoid Them in Design

What are the different kinds of errors? How can designs work around these errors so that humans make them less? There are several kinds of errors that we consider “human errors.” But not all errors are the fault of the people using an object. Sometimes, these “errors” come about due to design issues. Read more about the different kinds of errors and how to consider them when designing.

Creating Optimal Designs Using Human Psychology

What are optimal designs? How can you optimize the three levels of processing for great designs? Optimal designs are the most successful designs that take into account multiple areas of human functioning. By utilizing the three levels of processing, you can create optimal designs. Read more about optimal designs and how they work.