Why Do Cross­cultural Studies of Memory and Concrete­operational Thinking Have

question 175

Multiple Choice

Why do cross­cultural studies of memory and concrete­operational thinking have different implications?

• A)Concrete­operations are thought to reflect basic universal mental operations, while specific memory strategies are tied to specific task requirements.
• B)Studies of concrete operational thinking with Inuit and Micmac children found that performance on conservation tasks was tied to schooling, while memory strategies were not.
• C)Concrete­operations are tied to specific task requirements, while specific memory strategies are thought to reflect basic universal mental operations.
• D)The implications do not differ because there are great cultural variations in both cognitive abilities.

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