Cognitive buffer
The cognitive buffer is a resource of attention, knowledge, strategy and flexibility of thinking that helps maintain the quality of decisions despite the load.
Definition
Cognitive buffer is a practical concept close to the idea of cognitive reserve and mental load management. It means a margin that allows you not to react automatically when overloaded: a simple procedure, notes, a checklist, rest, prior preparation or greater knowledge. In science, the concept of cognitive reserve describes the adaptability of cognitive processes, which may differentiate susceptibility to the effects of aging, pathology or brain damage.
Key ideas
Missing key ideas.
Practice and life
For a task with a large number of decisions, use a checklist and external memory. Don't keep everything in your head if you can transfer some of the load to the system.
Common misunderstanding
It is a mistake to treat the cognitive buffer as an infinite resource. Overload reduces the quality of thinking even in competent people.
Questions for self-reflection
No questions for self-reflection.
Sources
No sources.