Which Statement Is True Regarding the Development of Learning and Memory

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which statement is true regarding the development of learning and memory in children?

• A) Younger children tend to have a greater information-processing capacity and a larger knowledge base than older children do.
• B) Younger children tend to have a greater information-processing capacity, but older children have a larger knowledge base.
• C) Younger children tend to have a larger knowledge base, but older children have a greater information-processing capacity.
• D) Older children tend to have a greater information-processing capacity and a greater knowledge base.

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Definitions:

Random Assignment

A method used in experiments for distributing participants among various groups in a study, ensuring that each has an equal chance of being assigned to any group, to minimize bias.

Field Settings

Real-world environments outside of the laboratory where research is conducted or observations are made in a natural context.

Quasi-Experimental Design

A research design that attempts to establish a cause-and-effect relationship but does not employ random assignment to conditions, making it less strict than a true experimental design.

Random Assignment

The process of allocating participants randomly to different groups in an experiment to ensure each group is similar at the start.