In the Study of Dumontheil Et Al

question 23

Multiple Choice

In the study of Dumontheil et al. (2010) what was the explanation given for why older adolescents don't perform as well as adults on a hard theory-of-mind task?

• A) The ability to represent false beliefs does not fully mature until this time.
• B) Adolescents focus too much on the rewards.
• C) Adolescents engage in more daydreaming.
• D) Executive functions do not fully mature until this time.

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Definitions:

Grounded Cognition

The theory that cognitive processes are deeply rooted in bodily interactions with the environment.

Concept

A mental representation or an abstract idea that groups together objects, events, qualities, or relations on the basis of common properties.

Mental Simulations

The process of imagining or envisioning scenarios in one's mind to predict outcomes, solve problems, or plan actions.

Defined by Function

Describes objects, concepts, or processes identified primarily by what they do or their role rather than by their form or nature.