In Which Way Would a Cognitive Psychologist Be Most Likely

question 63

Multiple Choice

In which way would a cognitive psychologist be most likely to try to help a slow-learning child?

• A) teach better problem-solving strategies
• B) test the child's vision and hearing
• C) administer drugs or prescribe a special diet to alter brain chemistry
• D) measure the child's IQ

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Definitions:

Hippocampal Volume

A measure of the size of the hippocampus, a brain region important for memory and learning, in relation to cognitive health or disease.

Depression

A health disorder of the mind, indicated by an unending low spirit or lack of enthusiasm in tasks, greatly interfering with daily life routines.

Heart Disease

A range of conditions that affect the heart, including coronary artery disease, heart rhythm problems, and heart defects.

Hallucination

A perception in the absence of external stimulus that has qualities of real perception; senses experiencing things that are not actually there.