Which Theory Is Best at Explaining Cognitive Development

question 163

Multiple Choice

Which theory is best at explaining cognitive development?

• A) Piagetian
• B) information-processing
• C) dynamic-systems
• D) No one theory best explains cognitive development. Instead, these theories work best together to explain development.

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Definitions:

Nonvolatile Memory

A type of computer memory that retains its data even when the device's power is turned off, such as flash memory or ROM.

Front Side Bus

A computer bus that connects the CPU to the main memory, acting as the primary pathway for data communication.

Processor Speed

The speed at which a computer's CPU executes instructions, typically measured in gigahertz (GHz), influencing the overall computing performance.

CPU Cache

A smaller, faster memory component located inside or close to the CPU that stores copies of frequently accessed data from main memory to speed up processing.