Which of these is an example of cognitive offloading?

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using a mobile device to access a ride sharing service

using a mobile device to access a ride sharing service

using a tablet to talk to a friend who is in another country

using a tablet to talk to a friend who is in another country

not knowing any phone numbers since they are stored in the phone

not knowing any phone numbers since they are stored in the phone

not knowing how to play many playground games

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An example of cognitive offloading is not knowing any phone numbers since they are stored in the phone. Cognitive offloading refers to the use of external tools and technology to reduce the cognitive demand on our memory and mental processes, and relying on a device to store information (like phone numbers) is a clear instance of this.