Which Statement Is TRUE According to Information-Processing Theories

question 127

Multiple Choice

Which statement is TRUE according to information-processing theories?

• A) Cognitive development occurs through a series of sudden changes.
• B) Children of different ages think in qualitatively different ways.
• C) Significant cognitive changes occur during brief transition periods between stages.
• D) Changes are constantly occurring.

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Definitions:

Conflict Theorist

A sociologist or scholar who views social life as a competition and focuses on the distribution of resources, power, and inequality.

Functionalist Perspective

A sociological approach that views society as a complex system whose parts work together to promote solidarity and stability, focusing on the functions that different elements perform.

Economic Interests

Refers to the financial stakes or benefits that an individual, group, or organization has in certain outcomes.

Conflict Theory

A sociological perspective that emphasizes the role of power and inequality in shaping social relations and institutions.