WGU D186 Practice
Questions Set 2 (51–100) |
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, What is cognitive overload? When a teacher presents too much information at
once, causing confusion.
Which strategy reduces extraneous Simplifying instructions.
cognitive load?
What is extraneous cognitive load? Mental effort caused by poor design.
Which classroom example shows Solving problems with guidance.
germane cognitive load?
Why should teachers avoid It increases cognitive load.
unnecessary information in lessons?
What is the primary cause of forgetting Interference.
when new information disrupts old
knowledge?
What strengthens long-term memory Active retrieval.
most effectively?
Which example demonstrates Learning new content.
encoding?
What happens when information is not It is forgotten quickly.
encoded properly?
What type of memory holds Working memory.
information briefly for processing?
What is scaffolding in teaching? A teacher gradually removes support as students
gain independence.
Questions Set 2 (51–100) |
Practice Test, Study
Guide & Exam Review
|Guaranteed success|
, What is cognitive overload? When a teacher presents too much information at
once, causing confusion.
Which strategy reduces extraneous Simplifying instructions.
cognitive load?
What is extraneous cognitive load? Mental effort caused by poor design.
Which classroom example shows Solving problems with guidance.
germane cognitive load?
Why should teachers avoid It increases cognitive load.
unnecessary information in lessons?
What is the primary cause of forgetting Interference.
when new information disrupts old
knowledge?
What strengthens long-term memory Active retrieval.
most effectively?
Which example demonstrates Learning new content.
encoding?
What happens when information is not It is forgotten quickly.
encoded properly?
What type of memory holds Working memory.
information briefly for processing?
What is scaffolding in teaching? A teacher gradually removes support as students
gain independence.
