According to the Research on Children's Memory, the Imagery Strategy

question 37

Multiple Choice

According to the research on children's memory, the imagery strategy

• A) is clearly the most useful mnemonic device that children can use in order to remember items.
• B) can be taught to children as a mnemonic device, but it only aids working memory.
• C) has not been demonstrated to be useful for children younger than 10 years of age.
• D) can sometimes be used effectively as a mnemonic device for children as young as 6 years of age.

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Definitions:

Formal Operational

The stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development where individuals are able to think abstractly, logically, and systematically.

Preoperational

A stage in Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development, where children from 2 to 7 years old develop memory and imagination, but do not yet think logically.

Nurture

The influence of external factors like environment, education, and social experiences on the development of an individual.

Nature Vs. Nurture

A debate concerning the relative importance of an individual's innate qualities (nature) versus personal experiences (nurture) in determining or causing differences in physical and behavioral traits.