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[Term Entry] Add Cognitive Load #6638
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Thanks for contributing to Codecademy Docs, @AnamolR!
This entry looks good for a second round of review. 🚀
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Looks good to be merged! 🚀
👋 @AnamolR 🎉 Your contribution(s) can be seen here: https://www.codecademy.com/resources/docs/uiux/cognitive-load Please note it may take a little while for changes to become visible. |
Description
This PR adds a new UX psychology and usability concept titled Cognitive Load to the
uiux/concepts/
section.New folder:
content/uiux/concepts/cognitive-load/
Markdown file:
cognitive-load.md
defines cognitive load in UX, describes where it commonly appears in digital interfaces, breaks down the three types (intrinsic, extraneous, and germane), and provides practical techniques to reduce unnecessary mental effort for users.This entry supports UX decision-making by connecting cognitive psychology principles with interface design strategies and complements related topics like attention, memory, and task flow optimization.
Type of Change
Adding a new entry
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Issues Solved
Closes #6639