Some Theorists Assert That Children Still Learn New and Unique

question 428

Multiple Choice

Some theorists assert that children still learn new and unique ways of processing information as they age, whereas results from studies examining the information-processing abilities of young children are often used to argue that cognitive development is ____________.

• A)determined by sensitive periods
• B)schema-driven
• C)discontinuous
• D)continuous

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Definitions:

Long-term Memory

The aspect of memory concerned with the storage and retrieval of information over extended periods, ranging from days to years.

Meaning

The significance, definition, or interpretation of a word, phrase, symbol, or action.

Iconic Memory

A type of visual sensory memory that temporarily stores an image of a visual stimulus for a brief period after its exposure.

Echoic Memory

Echoic Memory is a component of sensory memory that retains auditory information for a brief period after the original sound has ceased.