How to Promote Effective Learning by Optimizing Cognitive Load?
Besides short-term and long-term memory, scientists classify a third type of memory that helps in learning, memorizing, and understanding something. It’s known as working memory. It involves the part of the brain that holds on to the information for a few minutes or seconds.
Our working memory plays a crucial role in enhancing cognitive abilities of the brain that are required in problem-solving, reasoning, developing concentration, and processing information to create long-term memories.