Suppose That You Are Enrolled in a Child Development Course

question 1

Multiple Choice

Suppose that you are enrolled in a child development course. In discussing children's memory, the professor says, "Preschool children are likely to demonstrate utilization deficiency." Which of the following options would be the most likely next sentence?

• A) "You can teach them memory strategies, but they may not use them appropriately."
• B) "They can only use organizational strategies; they cannot utilize rehearsal or imagery."
• C) "Preschoolers lack the brain development to utilize working memory.
• D) "They realize that memory strategies would increase their recall, but they have difficulty remembering what the strategies are."

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Definitions:

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