Children Who Have Participated in Formal Schooling Tend to Perform

question 89

Multiple Choice

Children who have participated in formal schooling tend to perform better on logical thinking tasks than their unschooled peers primarily because:

• A) they develop better generalized abilities in logical thinking.
• B) they are familiar with the test taking situation.
• C) interviewers tend to talk with them in their native language.
• D) they are able to apply strategic knowledge in the testing situation.

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Definitions:

Intent

The determination or resolve to perform a particular act or the purposeful mental state that is directed towards a goal.

Control Group

In an experiment, a group similar to the experimental group that is exposed to the same experimental environment but is not given the treatment; used for purposes of comparison.

Nicotine

A stimulant drug found in tobacco products that is highly addictive and can have both stimulating and calming effects on the body.

Real Cigarette

A traditional cigarette made from tobacco and wrapped in paper, as opposed to electronic cigarettes or other alternatives.