Reviewing the Role of Cognitive Load, Expertise Level, Motivation, and Unconscious Processing in Working Memory Performance

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  • Seffetullah Kuldas Universiti Sains ‎Malaysia
  • Shahabuddin Hashim Universiti Sains Malaysia
  • Hairul Nizam Ismail Universiti Sains Malaysia
  • Zainudin Abu Bakar Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

https://doi.org/10.17583/ijep.2015.832

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Human cognitive capacity is unavailable for conscious processing of every amount of instructional messages. Aligning an instructional design with learner expertise level would allow better use of available working memory capacity in a cognitive learning task. Motivating students to learn consciously is also an essential determinant of the capacity usage. However, motivational factors are often subject to unconscious rather than conscious emotional processing. This review sets out the need for further studies to elucidate the role of motivation and unconscious processing in the use of cognitive capacity.

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Seffetullah Kuldas, Universiti Sains ‎Malaysia

Seffetullah Kuldas is a PhD student in the School of Educational Studies at Universiti Sains Malaysia. His research interests include conscious and unconscious learning processes, emotional/motivational factors, and academic resilience assets in relation to academic achievements.

Shahabuddin Hashim, Universiti Sains Malaysia

Shahabuddin Hashim is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Educational Studies at Universiti Sains Malaysia, where he lectures on educational psychology and personality theories. His research interests include personality traits, cognitive development, academic resilience, and the relation of motivational factors to teaching and learning outcomes.

Hairul Nizam Ismail, Universiti Sains Malaysia

Hairul Nizam Ismail is an Associate Professor in the School of Educational Studies at Universiti Sains Malaysia, where he lectures on educational psychology, cognitive psychology, thinking and reasoning, and psychological testing. His research interests include teaching strategies, problem based learning, and cognitive aspect of teaching and learning activities.

Zainudin Abu Bakar, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

Zainudin Abu Bakar is a Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Education at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. His research interests include teaching and learning styles, cognitive and motivational theories of learning, and mental toughness

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Kuldas, S., Hashim, S., Ismail, H. N., & Bakar, Z. A. (2015). Reviewing the Role of Cognitive Load, Expertise Level, Motivation, and Unconscious Processing in Working Memory Performance. International Journal of Educational Psychology, 4(2), 142–169. https://doi.org/10.17583/ijep.2015.832

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