Which One of the Following Statements Is Most Consistent with What

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements is most consistent with what we know about the development of attention and its role in learning?

• A)Children become increasingly more distractible during the elementary school years.
• B)Distractibility decreases during the elementary school years but increases briefly at puberty.
• C)Children show an increasing tendency to learn only the things they actually intend to learn.
• D)Young children can pay attention to only one thing at a time; high school students can attend to and learn many things simultaneously.

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Definitions:

Tort

A civil wrong that causes harm or loss, leading to legal liability for the person who commits the tortious act.

Disaffirmed

The act of denying, rejecting, or nullifying an assertion or agreement, especially in legal contexts.

Intoxication

A state of being influenced or impaired by substances such as alcohol or drugs, affecting cognitive and physical functions.

Illegal Contract

An agreement that is void and unenforceable by law because it involves activities that are against the law or public policy.