What are the fundamental principles of cognitive processing theories?
describe the underlying mental processes associated with the act of reading
general enough to be applied to all domains
goal - How are complex tasks learned and mastered?
various theories address different aspects of cognitive processing
includes information-processing theories and models
Reference:
Tracey, D. H., & Morrow, L. M. (2006). Cognitive processing lenses (1970s-present). In Lenses on reading: An introduction to theories and models(1st ed., pp. 192-232). New York: Guilford Press.