Cognitive Load Theory
A theory that explains how the amount of mental effort required to process information can impact user experience and task performance.
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Chunking
A cognitive process that groups information into manageable units, making it easier to remember and process.
Advance Organizer
A tool used in education to help learners organize and structure new information before learning it in detail.
Wizard
A step-by-step guide that helps users complete a complex task by breaking it down into manageable steps.
Negative Prompt
In AI and machine learning, a prompt that specifies what should be avoided or excluded in the generated output, guiding the system to produce more accurate and relevant results.
List Length Effect
A phenomenon where the probability of recalling an item from a list depends on the length of the list.
Levels-of-Processing Effect
A theory that suggests the depth of processing (shallow to deep) affects how well information is remembered.
Inverted Pyramid
A writing style where the most important information is presented at the beginning, followed by supporting details in order of decreasing importance.
Feynman Technique
A learning method that involves teaching a concept to a novice to identify gaps in understanding and reinforce knowledge.