According to an Information-Processing Theorist, Which of the Following Is

question 58

Multiple Choice

According to an information-processing theorist, which of the following is an explanation for cognitive development?

• A) As children develop, their strategy use becomes slower and less accurate.
• B) As children develop, speed of processing slows down.
• C) As children grow, more cognitive activities become automatic.
• D) As children grow, the capacity of working memory decreases.

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Definitions:

Synaptic Vesicle

a small, spherical sac containing neurotransmitters, found in the nerve endings, crucial for transmitting signals between neurons.

Myelin

A fatty substance that surrounds neurons' axons, facilitating faster transmission of electrical signals.

Receptor Site

A receptor site is a specific location on a cell surface where certain molecules, such as hormones or neurotransmitters, bind to trigger a change in the cell's function or activity.

Myelin

A fatty substance that forms a sheath around the axons of many neurons, helping to speed the conduction of nerve impulses.