Fidelma Is Undertaking Survey Research

question 32

Multiple Choice

Fidelma is undertaking survey research. Which of the following is she probably doing

• A)Recording the behaviors of sea lions in their natural habitat
• B)Observing the problem solving strategies of an extremely gifted middle-school girl
• C)Comparing students' performance on abstract and concrete versions of problems
• D)Asking a sample of students a series of questions about their sexual attitudes and behaviors

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Definitions:

Working Memory

is a cognitive system with a limited capacity that is responsible for temporarily holding information available for processing, which is essential for reasoning, guidance of decision-making, and behavior.

Control of Attention

Refers to the ability to direct and focus cognitive resources on specific stimuli or activities.

Mental Speed

The rapidity with which an individual can process information, often linked to cognitive ability and intelligence.

Working Memory Capacity

The amount of information that can be temporarily held and manipulated in the mind for cognitive tasks like problem-solving and language comprehension.