Cognitive load is the mental effort required to process a task. Young children have limited working memory, so long questions and many options can overwhelm them.
Our design reduces load using two-choice items, concise wording, visual supports, and audio narration. This improves data quality and keeps sessions brief.
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Peer-Reviewed Research
Longitudinal changes in preschoolers' self-reported psychological and social problems: Feasibility, reliability, and cross-informant agreement
Chan et al., Child Psychiatry & Human Development (2025)
A critical gap in early childhood policies: Children's meaning making
Sabol et al., Translational Issues in Psychological Science (2021)
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