Anderson's ACT-R theory

Anderson's ACT-R (Adaptive Control of Thought—Rational) theory is a cognitive framework that explains how our mind processes and organizes knowledge to perform tasks. It suggests that our brain combines two types of memory: declarative (facts and information) and procedural (skills and actions). When we think or act, the system retrieves relevant information from memory and applies the appropriate procedures, similar to how a computer operates. This model helps scientists understand learning, reasoning, and problem-solving by showing how different mental processes work together in an adaptable, rational way.