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Memory Processes Are an Integral Component of the Information-Processing Viewpoint

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Memory processes are an integral component of the information-processing viewpoint of cognitive development. One type of memory, recall memory, has been found to improve dramatically with age. Four explanations have been offered. Name and evaluate each of these explanations.


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Time Clocks

Devices used by employers to record the number of hours worked by employees, ensuring accurate tracking of time for payroll purposes.

Incentive Conflict

A situation where parties have different, competing goals. In agency relationships, the different goals of principals and agents is an example of incentive conflict.

Agent

A person who acts on behalf of another individual (a principal). Principal–agent problems are created by the incentive conflict between principals and agents.

Principal

An individual who hires another (an agent) to act on his or her behalf.

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