Garrett Practiced Printing the Alphabet Before He Started School

question 27

Multiple Choice

Garrett practiced printing the alphabet before he started school. Once there, he found out the teacher wanted him to make some of the letters differently from what he had practiced. When Garrett starts to make the letter the old way, catches himself, and switches to the new way, he is demonstrating:

• A) cognitive inhibition.
• B) cognitive flexibility.
• C) goal setting.
• D) delayed gratification.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Ability

The capacity to perform various mental activities related to learning, thinking, reasoning, and problem-solving.

Biological

Pertaining to the processes, structures, and functions of living organisms or the science of life and living processes.

Ambivalent Attachment

A type of insecure attachment characterized by anxiety and uncertainty, where individuals simultaneously seek closeness and push away from caregivers.

Avoidant

Pertaining to a personality trait or attachment style characterized by a person's tendency to maintain emotional distance and avoid close relationships.