Memory and Cognitive Load

Front

Reducing which type of cognitive load can help students focus better on essential learning tasks?

Back

Extraneous load

Front

In the information processing model, brains are described as similar to _____________.

Back

computers

Front

Which of the following represents one possible path through the memory processing procedures?
Sensory memory, working memory, episodic buffer, long term memory
Visuospatial sketchpad, working memory, central executive, long term memory
Sensory memory, episodic buffer, long term memory, implicit memory
Visuospatial sketchpad, central executive, explicit memory, working memory

Back

Sensory memory, working memory, episodic buffer, long term memory

Front

Seven plus or minus two is the number of pieces of information the average person can hold in their __________.

Back

working memory

Front

Teachers have the least control over which type of cognitive load: Intrinsic, Germane, Extraneous?

Back

Intrinsic

Front

Which type of cognitive load is associated with the learning process and the development of automated schema?

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Germane

Front

A teacher's approach to applying cognitive load to their practice can best be summarized as:

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Minimizing extraneous load, managing intrinsic load, and individualizing germane load.

Front

Cognitive load is directly related to space in which type of memory?

Back

Working memory

Front

Which type of memory is responsible for temporarily holding information that is actively being processed?

Back

Working memory

Front

Which strategy is most effective for reducing extraneous cognitive load in classroom instruction? Options: Increasing the complexity of the material, Encouraging multitasking during lessons, Providing clear and concise instructions, Adding more unrelated information

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Providing clear and concise instructions