The Amount and Type of Memory That a Computer Possesses

question 16

Multiple Choice

The amount and type of memory that a computer possesses affects all the following except:

• A) The type of program the computer can run.
• B) The speed of the computer.
• C) The cost of the computer.
• D) The cost of processing data.
• E) The speed of data entry.

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Definitions:

Vygotsky

A seminal theorist in developmental psychology, known for his emphasis on the sociocultural influences on cognitive development.

Zone Of Proximal Development

A concept developed by Lev Vygotsky that represents the difference between what a learner can do without help and what they can achieve with guidance and encouragement from a skilled partner.

Scaffolding

Vygotsky’s term for temporary cognitive structures or methods of solving problems that help the child as he or she learns to function independently.

Middle Adulthood

A stage of human development that occurs roughly between the ages of 40 and 65, focusing on personal and professional growth, stability, and facing the onset of aging.