The Term "Cognitive Load" Refers to ________

question 28

Multiple Choice

The term "cognitive load" refers to ________.

• A)the strength displayed by a schema in activating memories
• B)the amount of mental effort we are expending at a given time
• C)the relatively rational and orderly process used in making social cognitions
• D)the number of heuristics we are using at a given time
• E)the automatic processing involved with the use of schemas

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Definitions:

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Systematic Desensitization

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Control Group

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