Artificial Intelligence and Cognitive Psychology: considerations for the development of adaptive educational technologies in basic education

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https://doi.org/10.47236/2594-7036.2025.v9.1781

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Artificial Intelligence, Basic education, Cognitive Psychology

Abstract

This study analyzes the interfaces between Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Cognitive Psychology in the development of adaptive educational technologies aimed at basic education. The investigation is characterized as a qualitative bibliographic review, based on a systematic search conducted in databases such as SciELO, Capes Journals, and institutional repositories, covering studies produced over the last twenty years. A total of 42 works were examined, of which 60 % address learning personalization processes, 25 % discuss pedagogical mediation supported by AI, and 15 % explore ethical aspects related to data use and algorithmic decision-making. The results show that AI, when grounded in principles of Cognitive Psychology — such as attention, memory, information processing, and cognitive load — enhances the development of adaptive environments capable of identifying difficulties in real time, adjusting individual learning pathways, and strengthening the role of teachers. On the other hand, concerns emerge regarding datafication, privacy, and equity, indicating the need for public policies, regulation, and critical teacher training. It is concluded that the articulation between AI and Cognitive Psychology offers promising pathways for innovation and inclusion in basic education, provided it is implemented in a critical, contextualized, and humanizing manner.

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Author Biographies

Isac Neto da Silva, Federal Institute of Amazonas

Master's degree in Emerging Technologies in Education from Must University. Professor at the Federal Institute of Amazonas. Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil. Email address: isac.neto@ifam.edu.br. Orcid: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1054-2431. Lattes Curriculum: http://lattes.cnpq.br/ 09005376523826.

Júlio Cesar de Souza, Institute of Minas Gerais

PhD in Education from the Federal University of Espírito Santo. Educator at the Federal Institute of Minas Gerais. Ipatinga, Minas Gerais, Brazil. Email address: julio.souza@ifmg.edu.br. Orcid: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9033-640X. Lattes Curriculum: http://lattes.cnpq.br/2719747197826338.

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Published

2025-12-18

How to Cite

SILVA, Isac Neto da; SOUZA, Júlio Cesar de. Artificial Intelligence and Cognitive Psychology: considerations for the development of adaptive educational technologies in basic education. Sítio Novo Magazine, Palmas, v. 9, p. e1781, 2025. DOI: 10.47236/2594-7036.2025.v9.1781. Disponível em: https://sitionovo.ifto.edu.br/index.php/sitionovo/article/view/1781. Acesso em: 1 jan. 2026.

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