static preferences
[/ˈstætɪk ˈprɛfərənsɪz/]
nounpl: static preferences
preferências estáticas
1. Fixed or unchanging preferences that remain constant over time, typically used in economics, psychology, or user interface design to describe choices that do not vary based on circumstances or context
The study assumes static preferences, meaning consumers always choose the same products regardless of market conditions.
O estudo assume preferências estáticas, o que significa que os consumidores sempre escolhem os mesmos produtos independentemente das condições de mercado.
2. In computing and UX design, user preferences that are saved and do not change automatically based on user behavior or environmental factors
The application stores static preferences for font size and color scheme set during initial configuration.
A aplicação armazena preferências estáticas para tamanho de fonte e esquema de cores definidos durante a configuração inicial.
3. In behavioral economics, the assumption that an individual's tastes and choices remain constant and are not influenced by external variables
Traditional economic models relied on static preferences, but behavioral economics challenges this assumption.
Os modelos econômicos tradicionais confiavam em preferências estáticas, mas a economia comportamental questiona essa suposição.
This is primarily technical and academic terminology used in economics, behavioral science, and software development. It is equally understood in Brazil and Portugal in academic contexts. The term reflects a classical economic assumption that has been increasingly questioned by modern behavioral economics, which acknowledges that preferences often change dynamically based on context, emotions, and social factors.
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