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Theory
Memory
Effects
Loads
Learning
100
Extraneous + germane + extraneous =
What is total cognitive load?
100
A limited type of memory used to perform operations on information
What is working memory
100
People learn better when words are presented as speech
What is the modality effect?
100
This helps build new schema to move learner from novice to expert
What is germane load
100
This focuses on reducing differences between the goal state and the problem
What is a goal-free problem?
200
Theorist who formed the theory of cognitive load
Who is John Sweller?
200
A type of memory used to store information for long periods of time, may be unlimited
What is long term memory
200
People learn better when print words are placed near corresponding graphics
What is the contiguity effect?
200
This is a result of the techniques used to present information, and does not contribute to learning
What is extraneous load
200
This is separating a large set of information into smaller groups
What is chunking?
300
This may result in high levels of cognitive load
What are instructional materials?
300
'Central executives' in long term memory, used to organize information
What are schemas
300
Avoid presenting simultaneous similar content
What is the redundancy effect?
300
This is the amount of memory required by a task at a specific time, and cannot be changed
What is intrinsic load
300
People tend to fill in pieces to get a complete picture
What is remembering information?
400
These areas can benefit from improved instructional design
What are areas dealing with complex information?
400
Type of memory used to store information for short amounts of time
What is short term memory
400
Learning is hindered when extra sound, pictures and words are used
What is the coherence effect?
400
This is the total amount of cognitive activity on working memory
What is cognitive load?
400
This is solving a problem backwards from the answer to the problem
What is a means-end analysis?
500
Keeping cognitive load at a minimum creates this
What is an effective learning environment?
500
Number of units available in working memory
What is approximately seven?
500
Students learn by studying finished work
What is the worked example effect?
500
Increasing the germane load while reducing extraneous load creates this
What is the ideal instructional design objective
500
People tend to group things that are close together
What is Gestalt's Law of Proximity