Which of the Following Is the Best Example of a Qualitative

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best example of a qualitative shift in development?

• A) a speedometer going from 0 to 100
• B) a caterpillar changing into a butterfly
• C) a pool being filled with water
• D) a file being downloaded

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Definitions:

Frontal Lobes

The part of the brain located at the front of each cerebral hemisphere, responsible for voluntary movement, expressive language, and managing higher level executive functions.

Three-Stage Model

A model that describes memory processing in three distinct stages: sensory memory, short-term (or working) memory, and long-term memory.

Memory Storage

The process by which information is encoded, stored, and retrieved in the brain, forming the basis for learning and remembering.

Short-Term Memory

The capacity to hold a small amount of information in mind in an active, readily available state for a short period of time.