The concept of 'cognitive load' refers to the total amount of mental effort being used in the working memory. In educational settings, instructional design often aims to manage cognitive load to optimize learning. According to cognitive load theory, there are three types: intrinsic, extraneous, and germane. Intrinsic load is inherent to the complexity of the material itself, while extraneous load is generated by the way information is presented, which can be minimized through effective design. Germane load, however, is the effort devoted to processing and understanding the material, which is beneficial for learning. Research suggests that when extraneous load is reduced, learners have more mental resources available for germane processing, thereby enhancing comprehension and retention. Therefore, educators should strive to simplify instructional materials to reduce unnecessary cognitive burden, allowing students to focus on deeper learning.
❓ 지문에 따르면, 불필요한 인지 부하를 줄이는 주요 이점은 무엇인가?
A. 주제의 본질적 복잡성을 감소시킵니다.
B. 이는 학습자들이 본질적 처리(germane processing)에 더 많은 인지 자원을 할당할 수 있게 해줍니다.
C. 학습에서 작업 기억의 필요성을 제거합니다.
D. 재료의 난이도를 직접 높여 더 큰 도전을 제공합니다.
✅ 正确答案
It allows learners to allocate more mental resources to germane processing.
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