Dr Phrasnal Is Studying Cognitive Flexibility and Selective Attention in Middle-Class

question 110

Multiple Choice

Dr. Phrasnal is studying cognitive flexibility and selective attention in middle-class bilingual and monolingual subjects. Based on the evidence from previous research studies, Dr. Phrasnal will MOST likely find that the bilingual subjects score

• A) lower in both cognitive flexibility and selective attention.
• B) higher in cognitive flexibility, but lower in selective attention.
• C) higher in both cognitive flexibility and selective attention.
• D) lower in cognitive flexibility, but higher in selective attention.

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Definitions:

Constructs

Theoretical concepts or variables that are devised to understand and explain psychological phenomena or behaviors.

Behavior

Actions or reactions of an individual in response to external or internal stimuli.

Months

The twelve named periods into which a year is divided.

Constructive Alternativism

The idea that we are free to revise or replace our constructs with alternatives as needed.