# Visual and Cognitive Learning Processes

**Type:** Topics  
**Canonical URL:** https://picoportal.org/library/topics/visual-and-cognitive-learning-processes/

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Citations | 761,037 |
| Description | This cluster of papers focuses on Cognitive Load Theory and its application in multimedia learning, instructional design, and educational technology. It explores strategies to reduce cognitive load, optimize learning from multimedia content, and enhance instructional efficiency. The research also delves into the use of eye-tracking technology, pedagogical agents, and self-explanation prompts to improve learning outcomes. |
| Domain | Social Sciences |
| Field | Psychology |
| OpenAlex ID | https://openalex.org/T11516 |
| Works | 33,173 |

## Topic researchers

Showing 12 of 20.

- [Daniel Kahneman](https://picoportal.org/library/researchers/daniel-kahneman/)
- [Richard M. Ryan](https://picoportal.org/library/researchers/richard-m-ryan/)
- [Albert Bandura](https://picoportal.org/library/researchers/albert-bandura/)
- [Herbert A. Simon](https://picoportal.org/library/researchers/herbert-a-simon/)
- [Chris Frith](https://picoportal.org/library/researchers/chris-frith/)
- [Paul Slovic](https://picoportal.org/library/researchers/paul-slovic/)
- [Michael I. Posner](https://picoportal.org/library/researchers/michael-i-posner/)
- [Thomas L. Saaty](https://picoportal.org/library/researchers/thomas-l-saaty/)
- [Stanislas Dehaene](https://picoportal.org/library/researchers/stanislas-dehaene/)
- [David E. Rumelhart](https://picoportal.org/library/researchers/david-e-rumelhart/)
- [Richard E. Mayer](https://picoportal.org/library/researchers/richard-e-mayer/)
- [Robert J. Sternberg](https://picoportal.org/library/researchers/robert-j-sternberg/)

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Source: PICO Portal — public research metadata, principally OpenAlex. See https://picoportal.org/library/sources/ for provenance and https://picoportal.org/library/methodology/ for what these figures mean.