Ryo Is an Adolescent and Enjoys Solving Challenging Problems

question 91

Multiple Choice

Ryo is an adolescent and enjoys solving challenging problems.His ability to stay on task without becoming distracted by the sounds around him and his ability to adjust his problem-solving strategies as the problem changes is referred to as __________, which peaks at age __________.

• A)executive function; 16
• B)executive function; 25
• C)cognitive fortitude; 28
• D)mental hardiness; 32

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Definitions:

Minstrelsy

Entertainment, popular in the 19th century, involving performers in blackface portraying caricatures of African American people and culture.

Nathaniel Hawthorne

An American novelist and short story writer, known for his dark romanticism and works like "The Scarlet Letter".

Romanticism

A cultural movement that emphasized emotion, individualism, and the glorification of all the past and nature, rejecting the Industrial Revolution.

Reform Movement

Collective efforts aimed at making gradual or radical changes to societal norms, values, laws, or institutions, often to address perceived injustices or improvements.