Fisher mentions that knowledge mapping exercises are incredibly effective learni

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Fisher mentions that knowledge mapping exercises are incredibly effective learning tools across disciplines. There are numerous explanations of mapping efficacy, which Fisher lists. Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons knowledge mapping reinforces memory consolidation?

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it increases the amount of time spent thinking about the material and might increase discussions about how various factors are related to each other

mapping connections between concepts on paper is likely to also create connections in the brain

creating maps is an engaging and fun process, and joy is often associated with higher learning outcomes

creating a concept map helps students practice organizing concepts and also makes skills more tangible

it increases the amount of time spent thinking about the material and might increase discussions about how various factors are related to each other

mapping connections between concepts on paper is likely to also create connections in the brain

creating maps is an engaging and fun process, and joy is often associated with higher learning outcomes

creating a concept map helps students practice organizing concepts and also makes skills more tangible

Explanation / Answer

Option (a)

Explanation - Knowledge mapping reinforces memory consolidation not because of the time you spent in creating the maps. It is because of mental connections, engagement in the process and the organized way of creating the maps that helps us retain the knowledge and consolidate our memory.

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