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ACT-R (Adaptive Control of Thought-Rational)

ACT-R (Adaptive Control of Thought-Rational) is a cognitive architecture that models how humans think and learn. It combines knowledge and procedures into a system that mimics human thought processes. In the context of general knowledge, ACT-R organizes information in a way that reflects how we remember facts, make decisions, and solve problems. It uses a network of chunks (pieces of information) and production rules (if-then statements) to simulate cognitive tasks, helping researchers understand how people acquire and use knowledge through experience, thereby enhancing fields like education, artificial intelligence, and cognitive psychology.

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    ACT-R, or Adaptive Control of Thought—Rational, is a cognitive architecture that models how humans think and learn. It simulates various mental processes, such as memory, problem-solving, and decision-making, by using a system of modules that represent different aspects of cognition. ACT-R combines elements of both symbolic and sub-symbolic processing, allowing it to adapt to new information. Researchers use ACT-R to better understand how we acquire knowledge, perform tasks, and make decisions, offering insights into human behavior and improving artificial intelligence systems.