Cognitive Load Theory

Intrinsic cognitive load refers to the amount of working memory resources allocated to task demands that do not aid learning.

• True

• False

Extraneous cognitive load should be minimized in order to enhance learning.

• True

• False

Germane cognitive load represents the amount of working memory resources allocated to learning tasks that aid understanding.

• True

• False

Cognitive Load Theory suggests that working memory has unlimited capacity for processing information.

• True

• False

Breaking complex content into simpler parts can help manage high intrinsic cognitive load for novice learners.

• True

• False

_______ cognitive load is the inherent complexity of the information being learned.

• Intrinsic

• Extraneous

• Germane

• Extrinsic

_______ cognitive load refers to working memory resources spent on tasks that do not contribute to learning.

• Extraneous

• Intrinsic

• Germane

• Irrelevant

_______ cognitive load is the working memory capacity used to process and construct meaningful learning.

• Germane

• Intrinsic

• Extraneous

• Basic

One strategy to reduce extraneous cognitive load is to avoid _________ & irrelevant information.

• distractions

• confusing stimuli

• redundant details

• unnecessary symbols

According to Cognitive Load Theory, working memory is limited in capacity and duration, making _______ and retrieval essential for learning.

• storage

• maintenance

• encoding

• organization