The Statement by Flower and Hayes (1980, P

question 2

Multiple Choice

The statement by Flower and Hayes (1980, p. 33) that the writer is "a thinker on full-time cognitive overload" refers to the idea that:

• A) writers are overloaded with information that they have collected and must communicate in a coherent fashion.
• B) writing assignments overload writers with too many specific demands.
• C) writing is a complex task that makes great demands on attention and working memory.
• D) writers feel overwhelmed by the expectations of their audience.

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Definitions:

Conscientiousness

A personality trait characterized by organization, dependability, and discipline.

Neuroticism

A personality trait involving a long-term tendency to be in a negative emotional state, such as anxiety, depression, and emotional instability.

Big Five Trait Dimension

A psychological framework that characterizes human personality using five wide-ranging dimensions: openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism.

Neuroticism

A personality trait characterized by a tendency towards anxiety, moodiness, worry, and jealousy.