To Examine Whether Children's Cognitive Development Occurs in Stages, Professor

question 27

Multiple Choice

To examine whether children's cognitive development occurs in stages, Professor Blue observes four groups of children. Each child's performance on cognitive tasks is observed two or more times over a period of 2 years. Which group is MOST likely to lead Professor Blue to conclude that development occurs continuously?

• A) group A, whose performance on a single task is observed twice each year
• B) group B, whose performance on multiple tasks is observed twice each year
• C) group C, whose performance on a single task is observed every week
• D) group D, whose performance on multiple tasks is observed every week

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Definitions:

Diverse

Showing a great deal of variety; very different.

Conflict

A situation where interests, needs, goals or values of involved parties interfere with one another, often leading to disputes.

Performance

The act of performing a task or function, often measured against predefined standards or benchmarks.

Unwritten Rule

A rule or standard of behavior that is understood and followed by members of a group or organization but is not formally documented.