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AnamolR opened this issue Apr 24, 2025 · 2 comments · May be fixed by #6638
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[Concept Entry]: Cognitive Load #6639

AnamolR opened this issue Apr 24, 2025 · 2 comments · May be fixed by #6638
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AnamolR commented Apr 24, 2025 •
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This entry introduces Cognitive Load, a UX psychology concept used to explain how mental effort affects user experience. It supports design decisions that reduce cognitive strain and enhance usability in complex interfaces.

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  • A definition of cognitive load in UX
  • Descriptions of intrinsic, extraneous, and germane load
  • Practical techniques to reduce unnecessary effort
  • Relevance to attention, memory, and task flow optimization

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Closes PR #6638

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AnamolR commented Apr 24, 2025

Hi @Sriparno08, please assign me this issue

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Hey @AnamolR, you’re assigned!

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