Cognitive Load Theory (CLT), developed by John Sweller in the 1980s, focuses on the limitations of working memory and the strategies to optimize learning. It emphasizes managing cognitive load to enhance educational outcomes. Key Principles Intrinsic Load: Refers to the inherent difficulty of the material being learned. It depends on the complexity and interactivity of …
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Psychological Fragments: Emotional Systems
Emotions are energetically charged psychic content. The magnitude and direction of this charge can be mediated or controlled by conscious cognitive processes, such as thinking, and less conscious aspects, such as attitudes. Emotional charges have affinities for like-charged units and tend to form clusters that increase their gravity (psychic significance) and complexity. Moreover, these aspects …
A Two Sided Truth 