Which Statement Is TRUE According to Information-Processing Theories

question 127

Multiple Choice

Which statement is TRUE according to information-processing theories?

• A) Cognitive development occurs through a series of sudden changes.
• B) Children of different ages think in qualitatively different ways.
• C) Significant cognitive changes occur during brief transition periods between stages.
• D) Changes are constantly occurring.

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Definitions:

Object Permanence

The realization that objects (including people) still exist when they can no longer be seen, touched, or heard.

Egocentrism

A cognitive characteristic where an individual has difficulty in understanding that other people have their own perspectives and feelings.

Static Thinking

Static thinking is a cognitive approach where an individual perceives situations or concepts as unchanging and fails to recognize the potential for growth or alteration.

Symbolic Thinking

The process of using symbols, such as words or images, to represent objects, actions, or ideas not immediately present.