The Emergence Machine

Cognitive Load

abstract · Psychology · Level 10 · E8

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Emergence definition

cognitive-load emerges from working-memory + attention.

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Historical origin

Origin word
cognitive load
Origin language
English

Prerequisite chain

Possible path of this concept down to the fundamental substrate.

thisfoundationsL10L9L8L7L3L2L1L0Cognitive LoadWorking MemoryEmotionAttentionMindCellLiveLoad… intermediate l…ForceFormLifeStructureActionChangeMatterMotionEnergyPatternSpaceTimeE1 concrete → E14 abstract

Neighborhood

Direct prerequisites above, concepts that depend on this one below.

thisprerequisitesCognitive LoadL10LoadL3Working MemoryL9E1 concrete → E14 abstract

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Prerequisites

What you need to understand first.

  • Load L3 (requires)
    Cognitive load refers to the amount of mental effort required to process and retain information, influencing performance and accuracy in tasks that demand attention and working memory.
  • Working Memory L9 (builds on)
    Cognitive Load builds on the principles established by working memory.