Act R
Act R is a cognitive architecture and modeling framework used in cognitive psychology and artificial intelligence to simulate human cognition and behavior. It provides a computational theory of how the human mind processes information, makes decisions, and performs tasks, often applied in human-computer interaction and user experience research. The framework is based on production rules and incorporates elements like declarative memory, procedural memory, and perceptual-motor modules to model complex cognitive processes.
Developers should learn Act R when working on projects that require simulating human-like behavior, such as in AI-driven user modeling, cognitive task analysis, or adaptive systems design. It is particularly useful in fields like human factors engineering, where understanding and predicting user interactions with software or interfaces is critical for improving usability and performance.