Biologically _____ Abilities Such as Language Are Easily Acquired and Have

question 21

Multiple Choice

Biologically _____ abilities such as language are easily acquired and have been part of human life from the earliest times, whereas _____ abilities such as reading or higher mathematics require effort and are of relatively recent origin.

• A) innate, learned
• B) primary, secondary
• C) primitive, developed
• D) simple, complex

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Definitions:

Gelman

Refers to the research and contributions of Rochel Gelman, especially regarding cognitive development in children, including concepts of counting and mathematics.

Abstraction

Abstraction in psychology and cognitive science refers to the process of extracting the underlying essence or general patterns from specific examples or experiences.

Counting

The action of finding the number of elements of a finite set of objects.

Reasoning Ability

The capacity to process information logically, draw conclusions, and make informed decisions based on available information.