Check: Cognitive Load Theory

​Cognitive Load Theory

By Jonassah Schliephake

Multiple Choice

What does Cognitive Load Theory primarily focus on?

• How emotions affect memory

• The role of long-term memory in creativity

• The limitations of working memory during learning

• How motivation influences attentio

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes intrinsic cognitive load?

• The mental effort caused by poor instructional design

• The complexity inherent in the material itself

• The effort used to build schemas

• The distractions present in the learning environment

Multiple Choice

A teacher gives students a dense, text-heavy handout with no visuals or headings. What type of cognitive load is most likely increased?

• Germane load

• Intrinsic load

• Extraneous load

• All of the Above

Multiple Choice

Scenario: In an IB Psychology class, students are asked to analyze a case study without prior knowledge of key terms like “schema” or “cognitive bias.” What type of load is likely overwhelming them?

• Germane load

• Intrinsic Load

• Emotional load

• Extraneous Load

Multiple Choice

What is germane cognitive load?

• The effort required to memorize facts

• The distractions caused by poor design

• The difficulty of the task itself

• The mental work involved in building and refining schemas

Multiple Choice

Scenario: A teacher introduces a new concept using a short video, followed by a guided discussion and a graphic organizer. How is this approach aligned with CLT?

• It increases intrinsic load to challenge students

• It avoids schema formation

• It relies solely on rote memorization

• It reduces extraneous load and supports germane load

Multiple Choice

Scenario: During a lesson on neurotransmitters, a teacher presents a complex diagram, narrates detailed information aloud, and provides a separate handout with definitions; all at the same time. Several students appear confused and disengaged. What cognitive load issue is most likely occurring?

• Extraneous load is overwhelming working memory

• Intrinsic load is too low to challenge students

• Germane load is maximized for schema building

• Emotional load is interfering with attention