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Cognitivist theories emphasize the **importance of the learner**, especially his **prior knowledge and experiences** as well as his **role of an organized information processor**. | Cognitivist theories emphasize the **importance of the learner**, especially his **prior knowledge and experiences** as well as his **role of an organized information processor**. | ||
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+ | ===== Human memory system ===== | ||
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+ | Memory is often defined as //an organism's ability to store, retain, and recall information and experiences//. Since it has a crutial role in acquisition and retention of knowledge, it was the subject of many researches and an essential part of many cognitivist learning theories. | ||
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+ | * [[memory_models:overview|Overview of Human Memory Models]] | ||
===== Learning theories: ===== | ===== Learning theories: ===== |