The Idea of a "Cognitive Budget" Is Used Several Times

question 35

Multiple Choice

The idea of a "cognitive budget" is used several times in this chapter.Which of the following statements is NOT true of the "cognitive budget"?

• A)One can perform multiple tasks only if the sum of the tasks' demands does not exceed the budget.
• B)The budget can increase markedly through practice.
• C)Tasks may require fewer resources after practice.
• D)The budget contains task-specific and task-general resources.

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Definitions:

Acetyl CoA

A molecule that plays a key role in metabolism, serving as a substrate for the Krebs cycle in energy production.

Oxaloacetate

A four-carbon molecule that plays a significant role in the citric acid cycle (Krebs cycle) and gluconeogenesis.

Glycolysis

A metabolic pathway that breaks down glucose to pyruvate, releasing energy and forming ATP and NADH, occurring in the cytosol of cells.

Citric Acid Cycle

A sequence of biochemical processes undergone by every organism that uses oxygen to produce energy by oxidizing acetate, which comes from carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.