Zeigarnik Effect

People remember incomplete tasks better than completed ones

Memory

Definition

Lewin’s field theory states that a task in progress creates task-specific tension. This tension is relieved when the task is completed, but if the task is interrupted, it stays. That tension makes relevant information more accessible and more easily remembered.

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Zeigarnik Effect – Cognitive Bias UX Principle