Maria Is Traveling Through Europe but Doesn't Speak Any of the Languages

question 88

Multiple Choice

Maria is traveling through Europe but doesn't speak any of the languages in the countries she's visiting. When she looks at signs and menus, she tries to sort the words into something recognizable so she might understand them. What is this process called?

• A) cognitive organization
• B) sensory assimilation
• C) discrimination
• D) selective perception
• E) sensory comprehension

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Definitions:

Reorganizational Stage

In Schaie’s theory, a stage of early old age, when responsibilities narrow as children grow up and retirement becomes an option. Flexibility in problem solving is needed to create a satisfying, meaningful environment for the rest of life, but the focus tends to narrow to a changed set of personal goals and needs.

Adult Adjustment

The process by which adults cope with and adapt to the changes and challenges in their lives.

Schaie's View

Schaie's View pertains to a theory of cognitive development that proposes that adults go through stages of cognitive maturation involving acquisition, achieving, responsible, executive, and reintegrative stages.

Cognitive Development

The process of growth and change in intellectual capabilities such as thinking, reasoning, and problem-solving, throughout the life span.