Of the seven elementary catastrophes in catastrophe theory, the" cusp" model is the most
widely applied. Most applications are however qualitative. Quantitative techniques for …

The complex dynamical systems (CDS) approach consists of a family of theories emanating
largely from the exact sciences. These theories share a common focus on the behavior of …

The necessity for resilient responses in occupational contexts often takes the form of
unusual levels of workload that could have a dramatic impact on the performance of …

This textbook comprehensively covers the basic principles and most recent advances
regarding visual displays, auditory and tactile displays and controls; psychophysics; …

The notion of complexity—as in “education is a complex system”—has two different
meanings. On the one hand, there is the epistemic connotation, with “Complex” meaning …

In this study, we test an information‐processing model (IPM) of problem solving in science
education, namely the working memory overload model, by applying catastrophe theory …

In this study, students' understanding of the structure of matter and its changes of state such
as melting, evaporation, boiling, and condensation was investigated in relation to three …

The use of two cusp catastrophe models has been effective for untangling the effects of
cognitive workload, fatigue, and other complications on the performance of individuals. This …

In this study, the effect of 3 cognitive variables such as logical thinking, field
dependence/field independence, and convergent/divergent thinking on some specific …

Causality is an inextricable part of the educational process, as our understanding of what
works in education depends on our ability to make causal attributions. Yet, the research and …