Research on Metacognition Shows That Preschoolers __________

question 83

Multiple Choice

Research on metacognition shows that preschoolers __________.

• A) use elaboration and organization more than rehearsal
• B) use memory strategies as effectively as school-age children
• C) view the mind as a passive container of information
• D) view the mind as an active, constructive agent that selects and transforms information

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Definitions:

Social Mainstream

The prevailing values, attitudes, or activities in society, considered as the norm or majority viewpoint.

Counterculture

“Hippie” youth culture of the 1960s, which rejected the values of the dominant culture in favor of illicit drugs, communes, free sex, and rock music.

Iran Crisis

Refers to a significant or critical period in Iranian history often associated with conflicts or national emergencies, such as the 1979 Iran Hostage Crisis.

American Hostages

Typically refers to American citizens who have been held captive by non-state actors or hostile states during a conflict or for political leverage.