Continual learning (educational psychology) is the study of the cognitive processes, strategies, and environmental factors that enable human learners to acquire, integrate, and retain knowledge, skills, and understanding progressively and cumulatively over extended periods or throughout the lifespan. Analogous to concepts found in computational learning, this area within educational psychology investigates how individuals build complex, deep understandings by continuously incorporating new information and experiences into existing cognitive structures, adapting to changing contexts, and mitigating the forgetting or interference of previously learned material. Its significance lies in understanding the mechanisms of long-term cognitive development, informing pedagogical approaches that foster durable and adaptable learning, and addressing challenges related to knowledge retention and the transfer of learning in dynamic educational and real-world settings.