Information-Processing Theorists, Who Dominated the Field of Cognitive Development in the Late

question 58

Multiple Choice

Information-processing theorists, who dominated the field of cognitive development in the late 20th century, essentially viewed children's minds as analogous to

• A)open books.
• B)blank slates.
• C)developing computers
• D)telescopes.

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Definitions:

Generalization

The process of deriving general rules or principles from specific examples, often used in the context of learning and reasoning.

Generalization

The process of applying findings from specific instances to broader contexts, or the tendency to apply broad concepts to specific instances.

Observational Learning

A learning process through watching the behaviors of others and the outcomes of those behaviors, not through direct experience.

Spark

Typically refers to a small but bright flash of fire or electricity, often used metaphorically to describe the initiation or inspiration of something.