Suppose That You Are Enrolled in a Child Development Course

question 1

Multiple Choice

Suppose that you are enrolled in a child development course. In discussing children's memory, the professor says, "Preschool children are likely to demonstrate utilization deficiency." Which of the following options would be the most likely next sentence?

• A) "You can teach them memory strategies, but they may not use them appropriately."
• B) "They can only use organizational strategies; they cannot utilize rehearsal or imagery."
• C) "Preschoolers lack the brain development to utilize working memory.
• D) "They realize that memory strategies would increase their recall, but they have difficulty remembering what the strategies are."

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Definitions:

Mental Set

A psychological tendency to approach situations in a certain way due to past experiences and perceptions, which can sometimes hinder problem-solving.

Mental Image

A mental representation that mirrors or resembles the thing it represents; mental images occur in many and perhaps all sensory modalities.

Sensory Modalities

Different forms of sensory perceptions, such as sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell, through which we experience the world.

Cognitive Schema

A mental framework that helps organize and interpret information in the world around us.