subjective effort

Subjective effort refers to an individual's personal perception of how much effort they believe they are putting into a task, such as studying or answering questions in a general knowledge context. This perception can vary greatly from person to person, influenced by factors like fatigue, motivation, or interest in the subject. For example, a question might feel easy to one person but challenging to another, even if their actual knowledge is similar. Understanding subjective effort helps to appreciate the diverse experiences people have while engaging in learning or knowledge-based activities.