Bartlett's Research on the Retelling of Stories Shows That Over

question 68

Multiple Choice

Bartlett's research on the retelling of stories shows that over time the same person's recall ______.

• A)is remarkably consistent
• B)actually improves
• C)becomes more distorted
• D)loses a few details but retains most accurately

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Definitions:

Preoperational Thought

Describes one of Piaget's stages of cognitive development, typically occurring from age 2 to 7, marked by symbolic thinking, egocentrism, and a lack of logical reasoning.

Intuitive Thought

The ability to understand or know something without conscious reasoning or direct evidence.

Symbolic Function

The ability of a person, especially a child during developmental stages, to represent objects, people, and events with symbols or words.

Concrete-Operational Stage

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, occurring roughly between the ages of 7 and 12 years, during which children gain a better understanding of mental operations and physical concepts.