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

Anderson's ACT-R is a cognitive model that explains how the mind learns and uses knowledge. It suggests our brain has different modules for processing tasks like remembering facts or solving problems, and these modules work together through a system of rules and associations. When we encounter a situation, the model predicts how our brain retrieves relevant information and applies the appropriate skills, improving with experience. Essentially, it offers a structured way to understand mental activities such as learning, reasoning, and problem-solving, reflecting how knowledge is stored and accessed in the mind.