Smith, Thelen, and Their Colleagues Concluded That the A-Not-B Task

question 158

Multiple Choice

Smith, Thelen, and their colleagues concluded that the A-not-B task, which is generally viewed as a measure of conceptual understanding, is influenced by motor activities and attention. This conclusion was reached from within the _____approach.

• A)dynamic-systems
• B)overlapping-waves
• C)sociocultural
• D)core-knowledge

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Definitions:

Diminishing Marginal Productivity

A principle in economics that indicates that as one inputs more of a factor of production while holding other factors constant, the additions to output will eventually decrease.

Output

The quantity of goods or services produced in a given period by a firm, industry, or country.

Economies of Scale

The cost advantages that enterprises obtain due to their scale of operation, typically characterized by a reduction in per-unit cost with increasing output.

Specialization

The process by which individuals, firms, or countries focus on producing a certain type of goods or services, often to achieve greater efficiencies or quality.