Which of the Following Is Not a Finding of Somerville's

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a finding of Somerville's research in which she asked children's parents to remind them to perform some task in the future?

• A)Children were very good at reminding their parents when the task was one of high interest
• B)Children were very good at reminding their parents when the delay was short.
• C)Younger children were very good at reminding their parents when they were given a prompt.
• D)Motivation plays an important role in when children display prospective memory.

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Definitions:

Observable Behaviour

Actions of individuals that can be seen and measured, often used in psychological studies to understand and predict human behaviors.

Psychology

The scientific study of the mind and behavior, encompassing various aspects of conscious and unconscious experience as well as thought.

Conscious Experience

The awareness of internal or external existence, including thought, feelings, and perceptions.

John Watson

An American psychologist who is considered one of the founders of behaviorism, emphasizing the importance of observable behavior over internal mental states.