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:

Environment

The surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates.

Personality

The combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individual's distinctive character, affecting thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

Cross-Cultural Studies

Comparative research that examines cultural traits or societal outcomes across different nations or ethnic groups to understand universal or varying human behaviors.

Trait Theories

Psychological models that attempt to describe personality based on stable and enduring patterns of behavior, thought, and emotion known as traits.