Definition of Mental Workload by Henry R, 1998
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What does the Yerkes-Dodson Law describe the relationship between?

  • Reflecting and studying
  • Germane load and spacing
  • Sleep and cognitive load
  • Stress and task performance (correct)
  • How can one reduce cognitive load effectively according to the text?

  • By increasing the amount of information to be learned
  • By spacing out study sessions (correct)
  • By studying continuously without breaks
  • By studying only before sleep
  • What does the 'Relation of Workload to Ergonomics' refer to?

  • The design of work environment and equipment in relation to tasks performed (correct)
  • The impact of stress on task performance
  • The relationship between workload and sleep quality
  • The connection between different study materials
  • What is mental workload defined as in the text?

    <p>The amount of tasks expected to be completed within a given time frame</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What analogy is used in the text to describe mental workload?

    <p>Juggling multiple tasks at work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does excessive workload affect the body according to the text?

    <p>It causes physical strain like tense shoulders and strained eyes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When applying the Yerkes-Dodson Law, what level of arousal is associated with high task performance?

    <p>Moderate arousal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can one effectively manage mental workload according to the text?

    <p>By ensuring optimal comfort, efficiency, and safety in the work environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of ergonomics in relation to workload?

    <p>Ensuring comfort, efficiency, and safety in the work environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of performance is associated with low arousal according to the Yerkes-Dodson Law?

    <p>Low performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

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