The Core Knowledge Hypothesis Suggests That

question 87

Multiple Choice

The core knowledge hypothesis suggests that:

• A) infants have inborn abilities for understanding some key aspects of their environment.
• B) children do not develop true abstract thinking until after puberty.
• C) children must first develop an essential set of cognitive skills before they can develop abstract thinking.
• D) children learn through a process of accommodation and assimilation.

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Definitions:

Expectations

are beliefs or strong assumptions about what will happen in the future or how someone should behave, often influencing people's attitudes and outcomes.

De-individuation

A psychological state where an individual loses self-awareness and self-restraint, often occurring in group settings that foster anonymity.

Social Facilitation

The tendency for people to perform differently, often better, when in the presence of others than when alone.

Jury Size

The number of members in a jury, which can vary according to the legal system and type of trial, affecting decision-making processes and outcomes.