Which one of the following statements best describes an activation model of memory?
a. Information is more effectively encoded when it is acted out (for example, through role playing) at the time of storage.
b. What you are thinking about is activated; other things stored in your memory are in an inactive state.
c. You must repeat information several times if it is to be stored effectively.
d. Different pieces of information in memory interact with one another, so that you often remember something differently from how which you first stored it.
Question 2
Each of the following teachers is reviewing materials their students will need to know for the upcoming final exam. Three of the following teachers are reviewing in a way that is sensitive to their students cognitive load capacity? Which teacher is not?
a. Mr. Andrews puts all of the information students will need to know for the exam on the board and instructs the students to copy it into notes.
b. Mr. Brown presents the information separated into sections. He completes one section before moving on to the next.
c. Mr. Carey presents the information slowly and includes many examples and illustrations.
d. Mr. Daniels stops and repeats difficult concepts and often re-words confusing information.
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