Public announcements
McGurk Effect
Ensuring that spoken information is accompanied by visual aids to enhance comprehension.
Similar Situations
Moloch Monster
Public Transportation: Developing and maintaining reliable public transit systems.
Osborne Effect
Launching a new product: Timing your product announcements carefully to avoid decreased sales of the current product.
Poggendorff Illusion
Urban Planning: Taking into account the Poggendorff Illusion when designing street layouts, crosswalks, and other public spaces.
Flea In a Jar
Learning a New Skill: Struggling at the start (like with coding, music, or public speaking) doesn't mean you're not capable. Persistence breaks the mental ceiling.
Halo Effect
Making charitable donations: Knowing the halo effect can help you make more effective donations by focusing on the impact of a charity, rather than its public image.
Outgroup Homogeneity Bias
Public Speaking: Recognizing outgroup homogeneity bias can help speakers address diverse audiences more effectively by being mindful of potential biases and stereotypes.
McGurk Effect
Public Speaking: Enhancing communication by using clear articulation and engaging body language.
Plutchik's Wheel
Public Speaking: Identify the emotions of your audience and tailor your message to resonate with them on an emotional level.
7-38-55 Rule
Public Speaking: Enhancing audience engagement by using effective non-verbal cues and modulating your tone of voice.
Skinner's Superstition Experiment
Public speaking: Prepare thoroughly and practice, rather than relying on superstitious beliefs for a successful speech.