Why Is the Elaboration Technique More Effective in Adolescence Than

question 58

Multiple Choice

Why is the elaboration technique more effective in adolescence than in childhood?

• A)because adolescents are able to abstract information.
• B)because of increased amounts of prior knowledge.
• C)because of emerging abilities in self reflection.
• D)because of more opportunities for cognitive apprenticeship.

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Definitions:

Autonomy

The right or condition of self-government, or in a personal context, the capacity to make an informed, uncoerced decision.

Feedback

Information about reactions to a product, a person's performance of a task, etc., used as a basis for improvement.

Hierarchy of Needs

A psychological theory proposed by Abraham Maslow that categorizes human needs into five levels, from basic physiological needs to self-actualization.

Perform Well

Refers to achieving or exceeding the set standards or goals in a given task or activity.