Analyzing Relationships Between Causal and Assessment Factors of Cognitive Load: Associations Between Objective and Subjective Measures of Cognitive Load, Stress, Interest, and Self-Concept

• Published in: Frontiers in education (Lausanne) Vol. 6
• Main Authors: Minkley, Nina, Xu, Kate M., Krell, Moritz
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A 12.04.2021
• Subjects: causal and assessment factors; cognitive load; heart rate; interest; self-concept; stress

The present study is based on a theoretical framework of cognitive load that distinguishes causal factors (learner characteristics affecting cognitive load e.g., self-concept; interest; perceived stress) and assessment factors (indicators of cognitive load e.g., mental load; mental effort; task perf...