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Extraneous Information

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

Extraneous information refers to any irrelevant or unnecessary information that is presented alongside the essential material. It can interfere with learning and increase cognitive load by diverting attention away from the main content.

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