A Characteristic Feature of Information-Processing Psychologists Is That They Are

question 163

Multiple Choice

A characteristic feature of information-processing psychologists is that they are most likely to

• A) emphasize the influence of culture on development.
• B) emphasize that individuals manipulate information, monitor it, and strategize about it.
• C) state that individuals develop a gradually decreasing capacity for processing information.
• D) state that thinking does not constitute information processing.

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Definitions:

Reticular Activation System

A network of neurons located in the brainstem that regulates wakefulness and sleep-wake transitions.

Basic Tendency

An inherent inclination or predisposition of an individual's personality that remains relatively stable over time, irrespective of external factors.

Temperament

Biologically based tendency to feel or act in certain ways.

Characteristic Adaptation

Describes personality traits, motivations, and behaviors that are shaped by an individual's life experiences.