From Ernest Pascarella and Patrick Terenzini's Research, Which of the Following

question 24

Multiple Choice

From Ernest Pascarella and Patrick Terenzini's research, which of the following are cited as cognitive benefits of attending university?

• A) Increases in general verbal, oral and written communication skills, and critical thinking
• B) Increases in sensory memory, working memory, short-term memory and long-term memory
• C) Increases in metacognition, creativity, frontal lobe functioning and deductive reasoning
• D) Increases in hypothetical reasoning, expressive communication, a faster fluid intelligence and a higher general intelligence score

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Organic Molecules

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