Regarding Intellectual Development, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 78

Multiple Choice

Regarding intellectual development, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) From an evolutionary perspective, a baby's mind is designed to soak up information.
• B) The ability to imitate aids rapid learning in infancy.
• C) Learned knowledge and skills are referred to as fluid intelligence, while rapid learning is called crystallized intelligence.
• D) By age 83, people tend to find it much harder to learn new skills, such as becoming fluent in a second language, and tend to rely much more on what they already know.

Identify factors that can affect the validity of research, including confounding variables and operational definitions.

Distinguish between different types of research designs and their implications for cause-and-effect relationships.

Understand the role of randomness in experiments, including random sampling and random assignment.

Comprehend the ethical and practical considerations of using accomplices in research.

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Definitions:

Imaginary Creatures

Beings conceived in the mind that do not exist in the physical world, often found in mythology, folklore, or fantasy.

Inductive

Characteristic of disciplinary methods, such as reasoning, that try to teach an understanding of the principles behind parental demands.

Disciplinary Measures

Strategies or actions implemented to correct or manage behavior, often used in educational, organizational, or parental contexts to enforce rules and promote desired behaviors.

Reasoning

The cognitive process of seeking to make sense of something or derive logical conclusions from facts or premises.