Compared to Piaget's Theory, Information-Processing Theory

question 130

Multiple Choice

Compared to Piaget's theory, information-processing theory

• A) puts more emphasis on qualitative changes in thought.
• B) is more unified into a single comprehensive theory.
• C) emphasizes the "whole" more than the "parts" of cognition.
• D) describes the specific components of cognition in greater detail.

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Definitions:

Stress Response

A physical and psychological reaction to a demand or threat, involving release of stress hormones and activation of the sympathetic nervous system.

Metabolism

The set of life-sustaining chemical transformations within the cells of living organisms, involving the conversion of energy from food into cellular components and waste products.

Epinephrine Levels

The concentration of epinephrine, a hormone and neurotransmitter also known as adrenaline, in the bloodstream, affecting bodily responses to stress.

Prolonged Stressors

Continuous or recurring challenges and pressures that persist over an extended period, impacting an individual's well-being.