At What Age Does a Child Acquire the Greatest Gains

question 167

Multiple Choice

At what age does a child acquire the greatest gains in visual acuity?

• A) from birth to 6 months of age
• B) from 1 to 2 months of age
• C) from 9 to 12 months of age
• D) NOT until late childhood

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Definitions:

Different Intelligences

A theory suggesting that intelligence is not a single general ability but consists of a variety of distinct types of cognitive capabilities.

Gardner

Refers to Howard Gardner, an American developmental psychologist best known for his theory of multiple intelligences.

General Ability

A broad measure of an individual's overall intellectual capacity or cognitive competence, often associated with IQ.

Sternberg

A psychologist known for his triarchic theory of intelligence, which posits that successful intelligence consists of analytical, creative, and practical abilities.