Effective learning isn't just about finding the easiest path—it's about the right kind of challenge. Two prominent theories—Desirable Difficulties (DDF) and Cognitive Load Theory (CLT)—offer valuable ...

Welcome to the cognitive psychology graduate program, offered by the Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences at the University of Delaware. Our primary goal is to train a new generation of ...

Cognitive Load Theory (CLT) explains how learning is influenced by the limited capacity of working memory. By understanding and managing different types of cognitive load, faculty can design more ...

Individuals who study and use artificial intelligence (AI) have a unique vantage point navigating -- and redefining -- a world including educational ...

A new study has examined the role of several cognitive functions in young students learning to write English, their second language. The study conducted a battery of cognitive tests, gauged the ...

This narrative review examines the integration of psychological theories within the design of artificial intelligence (AI), ...

No two societies in history think exactly alike. In fact, the mindset of a given society throughout history can help historians unpack important clues about the effects of psychological shifts -- such ...

UL’s Dr Jason Power discusses how self-efficacy and teaching formats influence how students think and behave in STEM education. Dr Jason Power is an associate professor in the School of Education at ...