Cognitive Load
[/kɒɡˈnɪtɪv loʊd/]
nounpl: Cognitive Loads
Carga Cognitiva
1. The amount of mental effort and working memory resources required to process information or complete a task
The complexity of the interface increased the cognitive load on users, making it harder for them to navigate.
A complexidade da interface aumentou a carga cognitiva dos usuários, dificultando a navegação.
2. In educational contexts, the burden placed on a learner's working memory during instruction
Teachers should reduce cognitive load by breaking down complex topics into smaller, manageable chunks.
Professores devem reduzir a carga cognitiva dividindo tópicos complexos em partes menores e gerenciáveis.
3. The total demand for cognitive processing imposed by a specific task or environment
Multitasking increases cognitive load and reduces overall productivity.
Multitarefa aumenta a carga cognitiva e reduz a produtividade geral.
The term 'Cognitive Load' is widely used in Brazilian educational and tech sectors, borrowed from English cognitive psychology. It has become standard terminology in UX/UI design and educational technology. In Portugal, the concept is known but less frequently used in everyday speech, remaining primarily in academic and professional contexts. In the USA and NYC, the term is prevalent in corporate training, software development, and educational psychology discussions.
NYC Slang
Brain overload / Mental overload
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