Stacey Is Trying to Learn the Abbreviations and Names for the Chemical

question 51

Multiple Choice

Stacey is trying to learn the abbreviations and names for the chemical elements,such as Au (gold) .He connects the Au with a mental picture of Auric Goldfinger,the villain in a James Bond novel.This is an example of using what learning strategy?

• A)Chaining
• B)Keyword
• C)Loci
• D)Metacognitive

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Definitions:

Centration

A term from Piaget's theory of cognitive development, describing a stage where a child focuses on one aspect of a situation, neglecting other relevant features.

Deferred Imitation

The ability to replicate an action observed at a later time, which demonstrates an advanced level of cognitive development in children.

Preoperational

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development where children ages 2-7 start to use symbols but still lack logical reasoning.

Cognitive Development

The process by which individuals acquire and evolve their abilities in thinking, reasoning, and understanding through various stages of life.