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:

Disequilibrium

The condition that exists in a market when the plans of buyers do not match those of sellers; a temporary mismatch between quantity supplied and quantity demanded as the market seeks equilibrium

Government Intervention

Actions taken by a government to influence or regulate various activities in its economy, which can include fiscal policy, monetary policy, tariffs, and regulation.

Mismatch

A situation where there is a discrepancy or lack of alignment between two or more factors, often leading to inefficiency.

Quantity Demanded

The total amount of a good or service that consumers are willing and able to purchase at a given price level in a market.