Since the concept of working memory was introduced over 50 years ago, different schools of
thought have offered different definitions for working memory based on the various cognitive …

Any mature field of research in psychology—such as short-term/working memory—is
characterized by a wealth of empirical findings. It is currently unrealistic to expect a theory to …

The multicomponent model is assumed to form an important interface between a range of
cognitive processing systems including perception and both episodic and semantic long …

To be successful in school or in one's career takes creativity, flexibility, self-control, and
discipline. Central to all those are executive functions (EFs), including mentally playing with …

Working memory is the retention of a small amount of information in a readily accessible
form. It facilitates planning, comprehension, reasoning, and problem solving. I examine the …

We present a new framework characterizing training-induced changes in WM as the
acquisition of novel cognitive routines akin to learning a new skill. Predictions were tested in …

Why does performing certain tasks cause the aversive experience of mental effort and
concomitant deterioration in task performance? One explanation posits a physical resource …

Doplněné a přepracované vydání oblíbené publikace se zabývá psychickým vývojem
jedince v období dětství a dospívání. Tento vývoj je analyzován z různých hledisek: se …

Executive functions (EFs) make possible mentally playing with ideas; taking the time to think
before acting; meeting novel, unanticipated challenges; resisting temptations; and staying …

Abstract Cognitive Load Theory (CLT) has started to find more applications in medical
education research. Unfortunately, misconceptions such as lower cognitive load always …