What Role Do Information Processing Theories Play in the Study

question 9

Multiple Choice

What role do information processing theories play in the study of cognitive development?

• A) They assist in the understanding of the interaction between genetics and the environment
• B) They emphasize the importance of environmental influences
• C) They require the researcher to map out the steps which are believed to best describe the flow of information through the human mind
• D) They assist the understanding of why the child reorganizes a behaviour pattern such that any part of their integrated and complex system can adjust

Comprehend the principles of social cohesion and the factors influencing it.

Analyze the role and function of group norms within social and organizational settings.

Understand the factors that can increase or decrease group conformity.

Comprehend the methodology and findings of seminal conformity studies including Asch's line study and Sherif's autokinetic effect study.