Cognitive load comes from "Cognitive Load Theory" (by Sweller), which is a specific field in Psychology. Psychologist told me, "Multimedia Learning" (by Mayer)

Cognitive load comes from "Cognitive Load Theory" (by Sweller), which is a specific field in Psychology. Psychologist told me, "Multimedia Learning" (by Mayer) is taken more seriously by psychologist than "Cognitive Load Theory".