In Baltes' Dual-Component Model,cognition as a Basic Process Concerns

question 7

Multiple Choice

In Baltes' dual-component model,cognition as a basic process concerns

• A) acquisition of symbolic knowledge.
• B) everyday cognitive performance and human adaptation.
• C) developmental changes in basic forms of thinking.
• D) modification of underlying fluid intelligence abilities.

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Definitions:

Hypothalamus

a region of the brain responsible for producing hormones that regulate bodily functions such as temperature, hunger, and sleep.

Homeostatic Behaviors

Actions taken by organisms to maintain internal equilibrium despite external changes.

Prefrontal Cortex

A region of the frontal lobe of the brain associated with decision making, social behavior, and personality expression.

Structure and Function

A concept in biology that emphasizes how the form of a body part or system is related to its role or purpose.