At Some Point During the Early Elementary School Years, Children

question 31

Multiple Choice

At some point during the early elementary school years, children begin to use ________ more and, according to fuzzy trace theory, this contributes to the improved memory and reasoning of older children.

• A) verbatim traces
• B) elaboration
• C) verbal traces
• D) gist

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Definitions:

Incremental Intelligence

The belief that intelligence can grow and change with effort, challenge, and practice, reinforcing the concept of a growth mindset.

Challenging Tasks

Activities or problems that require significant effort, skill, or understanding to complete, often leading to learning and growth.

Triarchic Intelligence

A theory by Robert Sternberg, categorizing intelligence into analytical, creative, and practical dimensions.

Quantitative IQ

A measure of an individual's intellectual capacity that focuses on mathematical, logical reasoning, and problem-solving abilities.