According to cognitive load theory, the split-attention effect refers to learner efforts to

a. coordinate part tasks into one whole task.
b. focus on sets of directions and lesson content simultaneously.
c. integrate two incomplete sources of information.
d. reduce the amount of intrinsic load in the material.


c

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Which one of the following teachers is definitely scoring students' performance in a norm-referenced manner?

A) Mr. Wyman grades students' essays on the causes of the American Revolution, giving the five best essays an A, the next five best a B, and so on. B) Mr. Burghs asks his physical education students to do as many chin-ups and push-ups as they can, and he records the number that each student can do. C) Mr. Carr has his second graders take a quiz on addition number facts over and over again until they can answer all 100 facts correctly within three minutes' time. D) Mr. Morehead asks his fifth graders to spell the 20 words in this week's spelling assignment, and he counts the number of words each student spells correctly.

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In the Brian and Brittany scenario, what was/were the dependent variable(s)?

A. the PECS binder and tantrum behaviors B. tantrum behaviors and the MotivAider C. tantrum behaviors D. the PECS binder

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A potential employer will give each resume an initial look lasting approximately

A. 20 minutes. B. 10 minutes. C. 15 seconds. D. 30 seconds.

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No research study—regardless of who has conducted it—is perfect. What kinds of questions should a researcher ask about the research study he or she has just conducted to ensure that potential shortcomings in the study can be addressed in future cycles of research?

What will be an ideal response?

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