One Criticism of the Information-Processing Approach Is That It __________

question 114

Multiple Choice

One criticism of the information-processing approach is that it __________.

• A) underestimates the individual's contribution to his or her own development
• B) ignores transformation in adulthood, concluding that no major cognitive changes occur after adolescence
• C) underestimates the competencies of infants and preschoolers, focusing on older children and adolescents
• D) is better at analyzing thinking into its components than at putting them back together into a comprehensive theory

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Definitions:

Incremental Theorists

People who believe that abilities and intelligence can grow and change through effort and experience.

Feedback

Information given to someone about their performance or behavior intended to guide future improvements.

Preference

An individual's choice or inclination towards a certain object, idea, or action over another.

Entity Theorist

A person who believes that personal qualities such as intelligence and talent are fixed traits that cannot change much over time.