Cognicheat
Cognicheat is a term that describes the act of using cognitive biases or psychological manipulation to gain an unfair advantage, particularly in competitive situations or decision-making processes. It's not a formal academic term but is used colloquially to refer to exploiting predictable human thought patterns for personal benefit. This can manifest in various ways, such as in marketing where understanding consumer psychology is used to drive purchasing decisions, or in negotiations where highlighting certain information while downplaying others can influence the outcome.
The core idea behind cognicheat is that humans don't always make rational decisions. Instead, our thinking is
While not necessarily illegal, cognicheating can be considered unethical if it leads to exploitation or deception.