During the Preschool Years, the Improvements That Occur in Both

question 8

Multiple Choice

During the preschool years, the improvements that occur in both how much children remember and how they remember it are attributed to __________.

• A) maturation of encoding
• B) better parenting and an increase in peer pressure
• C) the explosion in language encoding capacity
• D) maturation of the neocortex and the explosion in language skills

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Definitions:

Neurodevelopmental Disorder

A disorder that affects the development of the nervous system, leading to impaired brain function and behavior.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

A mental disorder where people feel the need to check things repeatedly, perform certain routines repeatedly, or have certain thoughts repeatedly.

Impulsively

Acting without forethought or consideration of the consequences.

Autism Spectrum Disorder

A range of developmental disorders characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech, and nonverbal communication.