An Individual's Level of Mental Development Relative to Others Is

question 70

Multiple Choice

An individual's level of mental development relative to others is called the

• A) mental age.
• B) chronological age.
• C) developmental level.
• D) intelligence quotient.

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Definitions:

Bottom-Up Processing

A cognitive process by which we analyze information starting with the smallest or most detailed elements and working up to a comprehensive understanding.

Top-Down Processing

An approach to information processing guided by higher-level mental processes as we construct perceptions drawing from our experience and expectations.

Theory-Driven Processing

Cognitive processing influenced by prior knowledge, expectations, and theoretical perspectives.

Featural Analysis Theory

A theory suggesting that the recognition of objects involves the decomposition of scenes into their constituent features.