Give a brief review of the theories of cognitive psychology and their applications to learning and instruction.

Write a paper of 750-1,000 words that explores how cognitive psychology is used in the development of high-stakes academic competency tests to mitigate prejudice and stereotyping in the test items. Include the following:

1. A brief review of the theories of cognitive psychology and their applications to learning and instruction.

2. A discussion of how cognitive psychology can mitigate prejudice in the creation of high-stakes academic competency test items.

3. A discussion of how cognitive psychology can mitigate stereotyping in the creation of high-stakes academic competency test items.