Molly,a Freshman in College,cannot Understand How Her Roommate,a Senior,can Actually

question 14

Multiple Choice

Molly,a freshman in college,cannot understand how her roommate,a senior,can actually read and sing along with the radio at the same time.Her roommate says that she always studies this way and makes good grades.In this example,the roommate's attention can be divided easily because of ____.

• A) top-down processing
• B) bottom-up processing
• C) feature detection
• D) the amount of practice she has had

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Definitions:

Behavioral Perspective

The approach suggesting that the keys to understanding development are observable behavior and outside stimuli in the environment.

Developmental Periods

Phases in the life cycle characterized by specific developmental tasks, milestones, or changes.

Adolescence

The transitional stage of development from childhood to adulthood, characterized by physical, psychological, and social changes.

Infancy

The period in human development extending from birth to 12 months old, characterized by rapid physical and cognitive growth.