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August 31, 2024 5 min read Definitions

Cognitive Load: Understanding Mental Effort in Learning

Education Psychology Learning Cognitive Load Mental Effort Working Memory Instructional Design Learning Efficiency

Cognitive Load refers to the amount of mental effort required to learn new information and is crucial in understanding the limitations of human working memory.

August 31, 2024 4 min read Definitions

Working Memory: A Cognitive System for Temporary Information Holding

Cognitive Science Psychology Working Memory Cognitive Psychology Memory Systems Short-Term Memory Neuroscience

An in-depth look at working memory, a crucial cognitive system responsible for temporarily holding information, along with its historical context, categories, key events, detailed explanations, and more.