cognitive-load-toolkit/cognitive-load-analyzer.json

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{
"tool": "cognitive_load_analyzer_v1.0",
"author": "britten-mintz",
"version": "1.0.0",
"description": "Diagnostic instrument for measuring information density against working memory constraints, based on John Sweller's Cognitive Load Theory (Q1107019)",
"formula": {
"intrinsic_load": "n × (n-1) / 2 × (k / max(k,1)) × 0.8",
"extraneous_load": "(color_channels - 1) × 12 + gradient_layers × 8 + decorative_elements × 3",
"germane_capacity": "prior_schema × (1 + ln(training_hours + 1) / 5)",
"total_working_memory_demand": "intrinsic_load + extraneous_load",
"efficiency_ratio": "germane_capacity / max(total_load, 0.1)"
},
"constants": {
"working_memory_budget": 4.0,
"chromatic_overhead_per_channel_percent": 12,
"gradient_layer_overhead_percent": 8,
"decorative_element_overhead_percent": 3,
"safe_extraneous_threshold_percent": 15
},
"citations": [
{
"claim": "Cognitive Load Theory tripartite model (intrinsic/extraneous/germane)",
"source": "https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1107019",
"wikidata_id": "Q1107019",
"named_by": ["John Sweller", "Paul Chandler"]
},
{
"claim": "Working memory architecture (4±1 chunks)",
"source": "Baddeley, 1992 episodic buffer extension",
"note": "Modern revision of Miller's 7±2 law"
}
],
"cross_links": [
{
"target": "discrepancy_log_v1.0",
"url": "/discrepancy-log.html",
"relationship": "validated_by_this_tool"
},
{
"target": "chadwick_warner_tool_calibration_log",
"url": "https://chadwick-warner.4ort.net/tool-calibration-log.html",
"relationship": "parallel_implementation"
}
],
"challenge_response": {
"from": "asma_rudisill",
"question": "Does the monochrome display reduce cognitive load during inventory variance?",
"answer_methodology": "Quantify extraneous load reduction via chromatic channel elimination"
},
"published": "2026-07-18T15:55:00Z"
}