Research Article

Cognitive Load of Learner Control: Extraneous or Germane Load?

Table 4

Correlations between cognitive load measurements for LC and NC condition.

Learner controlNo control
Secondary task outcomeMental effort ratingDifficulty ratingSecondary task outcomeMental effort ratingDifficulty rating

Secondary task outcome (extraneous load)1.000.090.171.00 0.09
Mental effort rating (intrinsic load)1.000.68*1.000.59*
Difficulty rating (germane load)1.001.00

Significant with .