To evaluate the impact of cognitive load on performance, you plan to control the amount of information a person must process. This best describes a(n)
A) Basic study.
B) Experiment.
C) Quasi-experiment.
D) Study.

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An experiment involves manipulating independent variables to evaluate the effect on dependent variables. In this case, the independent variable is the amount of information presented (manipulated by the researcher) and the dependent variable is the individual's performance. Therefore, a controlled experiment is the best option for evaluating the impact of cognitive load on performance in this scenario.

To Evaluate the Impact of Cognitive Load on Performance, You