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Module 8: Cognitive Architecture

Cognitive architecture serves as a framework for understanding the human mind as an information processing system. It focuses on how humans perceive, process, and act upon information, which is vital for designing user-centered interactive systems. The Model Human Processor (MHP), a significant cognitive architecture, consists of three fundamental processors - perceptual, cognitive, and motor - that interact with various memory stores to predict human performance and inform HCI design principles.

Sections

  • 1

    Lecture 1: Introduction To Cognitive Architecture

    This section introduces cognitive architecture as a conceptual framework for understanding the complex workings of the human mind, emphasizing its significance for Human-Computer Interaction (HCI).

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  • 1.1

    Defining Cognitive Architecture: A Blueprint Of The Mind

    Cognitive architecture is a theoretical framework that models human cognition as an information processing system integral to Human-Computer Interaction (HCI).

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  • 1.2

    The Indispensable Role Of Cognitive Architectures In Hci

    This section emphasizes the crucial role of cognitive architectures in informing HCI design, focusing on how understanding human cognitive processes can enhance user-centered design.

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  • 2

    Lecture 2: The Model Human Processor (Mhp) - I (Processors)

    This section introduces the Model Human Processor (MHP), detailing its constituent processors—the Perceptual Processor, Cognitive Processor, and Motor Processor—and their significance in human-computer interaction.

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  • 2.1

    Architectural Overview Of The Mhp

    The section explores the Model Human Processor (MHP), detailing its processors and memory stores, illustrating how this architecture predicts human performance in HCI.

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  • 2.2

    The Three Fundamental Processors And Their Characteristics

    This section describes the three fundamental processors of the Model Human Processor: the Perceptual Processor, Cognitive Processor, and Motor Processor, detailing their functions and implications for Human-Computer Interaction (HCI).

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  • 2.2.1

    The Perceptual Processor (Tp)

    The Perceptual Processor (Tp) serves as the primary gateway for sensory input, transforming raw data into structured, symbolic information essential for higher cognitive processes.

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  • 2.2.2

    The Cognitive Processor (Tc)

    The Cognitive Processor (Tc) serves as the central hub of human cognition, handling complex mental tasks and integrating information to guide decision-making.

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  • 2.2.3

    The Motor Processor (Tm)

    The Motor Processor (Tm) translates cognitive commands into physical actions, influencing user interactions with systems.

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  • 2.3

    Pipelined Parallelism And Sequential Bottlenecks In The Mhp

    This section discusses how the Model Human Processor (MHP) uses pipelined parallelism for efficient information processing while also identifying potential sequential bottlenecks.

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  • 3

    Lecture 3: The Model Human Processor (Mhp) - Ii (Memories And Principles Of Operation)

    This section explores the hierarchical memory components of the Model Human Processor and the principles governing its operation, crucial for understanding human cognition in HCI design.

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  • 3.1

    The Hierarchical Memory Components

    This section describes the hierarchical memory components of the Model Human Processor (MHP), detailing sensory stores, working memory, and long-term memory.

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  • 3.1.1

    Sensory Stores: Transient Buffers Of Raw Experience

    This section explores sensory stores as the initial phase of human memory, highlighting their brief duration and capacity for unprocessed sensory input.

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  • 3.1.2

    Working Memory (Wm) / Short-Term Memory (Stm): The Active Workspace

    Working Memory (WM) is the active part of our memory system that temporarily holds information for processing and manipulation during cognitive tasks.

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  • 3.1.3

    Long-Term Memory (Ltm): The Permanent Repository Of Knowledge

    Long-Term Memory (LTM) serves as the vast, permanent store of knowledge and skills acquired over a lifetime, with negligible decay and infinite capacity.

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  • 3.2

    The Principles Of Operation: Governing The Cognitive Architecture

    This section outlines the fundamental principles governing human cognitive architecture as described in the Model Human Processor (MHP).

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