The total amount of mental effort being used in working memoryThe brain's "short-term holding area" for information, limited to about three chunks, essential for managing tasks in real-time. It’s like juggling three balls—add a fourth, and one might drop., which can overload when managing too much informationData or facts that provide context, understanding, or direction but lack application on their own. Information is like a map; it shows the terrain but doesn’t navigate it for you.. Think of it as a backpack—too much weight, and it becomes hard to move efficiently.