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task complexity

task complexity Task complexity is the degree of cognitive demand built into a task, based on how its design or conditions require attention and mental resources during performance.

Task complexity is the degree of cognitive demand built into a task, based on how its design or conditions require attention and mental resources during performance. In this context, tasks can vary in complexity level, which can influence both how efficiently a person works and the quality of the final outcome.

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Drafting source: Zhou Xiangyan; Liu Xiaodong. Exploring the effects of task complexity and translation anxiety on EFL learners’ translation performance: Evidence from a mixed-design study. 2026; DOI 10.1371/journal.pone.0346731; article XML SHA-256 bb6415500d690b9baf08989c5cafe5af1ef850627882ae89371d5fd6ce5de4d3. “Exploring the effects of task complexity and translation anxiety on EFL learners’ translation performance: Evidence from a mixed-design study” (10.1371/journal.pone.0346731).
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