In an Arcade Game, a Gopher Pops Out of One

question 196

Multiple Choice

In an arcade game, a gopher pops out of one of several holes and the player has to try to hit it before it disappears from each new location. What type of task does this game most closely resemble?

• A) choice reaction time
• B) lexical decision
• C) crystallized intelligence
• D) simple reaction time

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Definitions:

Morphemes

The smallest grammatical units in a language that carry meaning, such as roots, prefixes, and suffixes.

Overextension

The cognitive error in language development where a child inappropriately applies a word to a wider range of objects or actions than it actually applies to.

Two-Word Utterances

An early language development stage where toddlers combine two words to communicate simple concepts or desires.

Aphasia

A disorder resulting from brain damage to Broca’s area or Wernicke’s area that involves a loss or impairment of the ability to use or comprehend words.