Which of the Following Changes Explains Why Adolescents, Compared to Children

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following changes explains why adolescents, compared to children, may be better able to concentrate and stay focused on reading tasks?

• A) decreasing use of mnemonic devices
• B) sticking to a tried-and-true strategy
• C) reduced myelination
• D) improvements in attention

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Definitions:

Marginal Utility

The extra pleasure or advantage a customer gains by consuming an additional unit of a product or service.

Loss of Value

The decrease in worth of an asset or investment over time, often due to market fluctuations or the asset's deterioration.

Total Utility

The overall satisfaction or happiness a consumer derives from consuming a certain quantity of a good or service.

Marginal Utility

is the added satisfaction or benefit a consumer gets from consuming one additional unit of a good or service.