Sentences with phrase «cognitive load capacity»

Extraneous content takes up the limited cognitive load capacity without contributing to the learning objectives.

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Cognitive Load Theory suggests that learners can absorb and retain information effectively only if it is provided in such a way that it does not «overload» their mental capacity.

Clark & Mayer demonstrated that graphics must be present next to the text mentioned, as distance generates increased cognitive load, to the already knowledge - limited capacity of active memory, with the direct consequence of dissuading the learner from active learning.

This in turn reduces cognitive load and increases the capacity to learn and remember.

The act of suppressing potentially threatening information and keeping it out of awareness requires the allocation and maintenance of cognitive resources (Ochsner & Gross, 2005), which can be disrupted and depleted under conditions of elevated cognitive load or intense emotion (Caldwell, Krug, Carter, & Minzenberg, in press; Edelstein & Gillath, 2008; Mikulincer, Dolev, & Shaver, 2004), resulting in the breakdown of attentional control and diminished capacity for self - reflection and mindful awareness.