A Psychologist Observed That Some Students in a Class Are

question 38

Multiple Choice

A psychologist observed that some students in a class are high in language ability, while others are high in visual intelligence, and some have exceptional interpersonal skills. What theory informs these observations?

• A) Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences
• B) Douglas McGregor's multiple leadership type theory
• C) Dollard and Miller's critical situations theory
• D) the five-factor model

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Definitions:

Encoding

The method of transforming information into a configuration suitable for memory storage.

Automatization

The process by which a skill becomes so practiced that it can be performed with little conscious effort.

Categorization

The cognitive process of organizing objects, ideas, or experiences into groups based on shared characteristics or attributes.

Information Processing Approach

This concept refers to the way humans process information, drawing parallels between the mind's function and computer processes, emphasizing steps such as encoding, storing, and retrieving data.