Research Studies Examining the Information-Processing Speeds of Children Have Consistently

question 228

Multiple Choice

Research studies examining the information-processing speeds of children have consistently found that processing speeds improve continuously with age, and that the most rapid rate of change occurs between the ages of _________.

• A)4 and 6 years
• B)10 and 14 years
• C)8 and 12 years
• D)5 and 9 years

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Definitions:

Middle-Schoolers

Middle-schoolers are young adolescents who are typically in the middle level of schooling, usually ranging from grades 6 through 8, and are undergoing significant physical, emotional, and intellectual development.

Younger Children

Those children who are at an earlier stage of development, typically considered to be of preschool to early school age.

Adolescents

Individuals in the stage of development between childhood and adulthood, typically characterized by changes in physical, psychological, and social structures.

Authoritative Parents

A parenting style characterized by high responsiveness and high demands, combining warmth and structure in child-rearing.