In Support of the Hypothesis That Improved Processing Efficiency Accounts

question 40

Multiple Choice

In support of the hypothesis that improved processing efficiency accounts for cognitive development,researchers have found that children's thinking and response time

• A)are slower with maturation and increased experience.
• B)get faster with age.
• C)are determined by abilities to accommodate and assimilate new schemes.
• D)are more determined by genetic factors than by environmental factors.

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Definitions:

Utility Variables

Factors or elements that can influence the usefulness or effectiveness of a process, product, or decision.

Effect Size

A measure used in statistics to quantify the magnitude of a phenomenon or the difference between two groups.

Utility Variables

Variables used in decision-making or modeling that represent the usefulness or value of different options or outcomes to stakeholders.

Utility

The concept of utility refers to the total satisfaction or benefit that a consumer receives from consuming a good or service.