Imagine That Some Researchers Are Trying to Design a Computer-Simulation

question 12

Multiple Choice

Imagine that some researchers are trying to design a computer-simulation model for an arithmetic task. They would be most likely to

• A) begin by using the single-cell recording technique, and then gradually shift to the fMRI technique.
• B) design a system that solves each arithmetic problem as quickly as possible.
• C) examine the way people's strategies change as they become more familiar with the task.
• D) create a system that uses a problem-solving technique that is similar to the way humans would solve the problem.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Development

The process of growth and change in intellectual capabilities, such as thought, reason, and problem-solving, that occurs across the lifespan.

Jean Piaget

A Swiss developmental psychologist known for his theory of cognitive development in children, emphasizing stages of growth in intellectual abilities.

Selman's Stage

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