Rebecca Takes a Dance Class in Which the First Exercise

question 57

Multiple Choice

Rebecca takes a dance class in which the first exercise the class does is always the same. But one day, the dance instructor changed the first exercise. Out of habit, Rebecca persisted in doing the exercise she was used to, until she realized everyone else was doing something different. The task her central executive is MOST concerned with in this example is:

• A) controlled updating of short-term memory buffers.
• B) setting goals and planning.
• C) task switching.
• D) stimulus selection and response inhibition.

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Definitions:

Population Characteristics

Traits and features that describe the demographics, behaviors, and qualities of a specific group of individuals.

Reproductive Success

The passing of genes onto the next generation in a way that they too can pass those genes on.

Environmentally Adaptive

The capacity of an organism or a system to adjust or change in response to environmental conditions.

Cultural Diversity

The existence of a variety of cultural or ethnic groups within a society, celebrated for enriching the community with different perspectives, traditions, and experiences.