Cognition
7 terms
Cognitive Load
The total mental effort used at a given time; high load can overwhelm working memory and regulation.
Context Switching
The performance and energy cost of rapidly changing tasks, tools, or mental sets.
Decision Fatigue
Reduced decision quality and increased avoidance after many choices or prolonged demands.
Processing Speed
The pace at which the brain takes in, understands, and responds to information.
Sensory Gating
The brain’s ability to filter out unimportant sensory information; reduced gating can amplify overload.
Working Memory Deficit
Challenges holding and manipulating information over seconds/minutes to guide action.
Working Memory
The mental workspace that holds and manipulates information for short periods (seconds to minutes) to guide actions.