Taking Notes and Writing an Essay Are Cognitively Very Demanding

question 41

Multiple Choice

Taking notes and writing an essay are cognitively very demanding because they both:

• A) require that the person come up with new ideas.
• B) take considerable time to execute.
• C) receive little practice at school.
• D) make heavy demands on working memory.

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Definitions:

Cognitive

Relating to the mental processes involved in gaining knowledge and comprehension, including thinking, knowing, remembering, judging, and problem-solving.

Behavioural

Pertaining to actions or activities, how individuals or systems act in response to stimuli.

Operationalize

The process of defining a research variable so that it can be measured or expressed quantitatively or qualitatively in research.

Attitude Strength

The durability and impact of an attitude, influencing how resistant it is to change and how it affects behaviors.