Anderson's ACT-R (Adaptive Control of Thought-Rational)

Anderson's ACT-R (Adaptive Control of Thought-Rational) is a cognitive architecture that models how our mind processes and learns information. It combines different types of memory—like facts and skills—and explains how we retrieve knowledge, solve problems, and learn from experience. The model uses a set of rules and modules to simulate mental activities, helping researchers understand human thinking and decision-making. It aims to accurately reflect how our cognitive system adapts to new information and improves over time, serving as a framework for studying cognition and developing intelligent systems that mimic human thought processes.