Why Is the Information Processing Approach to Measuring Infant Intelligence

question 63

Multiple Choice

Why is the information processing approach to measuring infant intelligence predictive of later intellectual ability?

• A) Because the information processing approach is an excellent measure of neurological health.
• B) Because attention, memory, speed of thinking, and cognitive adaptability are competencies that permit individuals to make sense of and adapt to their world.
• C) Because perception and motor skills, responsiveness, and language skills are competencies that form the foundation for later intelligence.
• D) Because the information processing approach incorporates both cognitive and socioemotional measures of infant ability.

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Definitions:

Commitment

The state or quality of being dedicated to a cause, activity, or goal, often demonstrated through persistence and effort.

Screen a Position

The act of reviewing or evaluating a stance or viewpoint critically before further consideration.

Resistance Point

The threshold or limit beyond which a person is unwilling to go in a negotiation or discussion.

Information Sources

Refer to the origin or provider of data and facts used for making decisions or understanding contexts.