alleryCognitive load theory warns that free exploration of a complex setting may overload what?
ALong-term memory
BWorking memory
CMuscle memory
DTaste memory
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Working memory
1. Cognitive load theory studies the limits of mental capacity.
2. Free exploration of a complex setting can create a heavy working memory load.
3. This harms beginners, so guided instruction is a better alternative.
_Source: Wikipedia, Discovery learning, Effects on cognitive load_
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