Exam 3: Cognitive Foundations

models of information processing have moved away from what analogy?

Asian secondary schools have an especially strong emphasis on critical thinking.

of the limitations of Piagetian theory is the

do most states in the United States still treat adolescents differently when they commit a crime?

relative performance on IQ tests is very unstable; therefore, people's scores vary depending on when they are tested.

In terms of formal operational reasoning, discuss the following three abilities children possess: a) isolation of variables, b) combinational reasoning and c) proportional reasoning. Give examples for each.

best way to test the potential for formal operational reasoning in most cultures is to

According to the text, Vygotsky's concept of the zone of proximal development is defined as

is the most likely to understand the metaphor "life is like a box of chocolates"?

process functions to keep the brain's electrical signals on one path and increase processing speed?

Generally, American schools do a poor job of promoting

imaginary audience phenomenon is based on the lack of distinction between adolescents' thoughts about themselves and

was a Piagetian psychologist, he would most likely believe what statement?

shows an example of

two processes involved in the use of schemes are assimilation and analytic thinking.

Which statement most accurately represents modern conceptions of formal operational thought? Adolescents and adults tend to apply formal operational thought

faced with bike problems, Paul will most likely apply

primary purpose of pragmatism is to enhance logical thinking with an awareness of

Adolescents have more experience and knowledge than children do, which enables them to have more effective long-term memory.

are the three separate capacities in the information processing model?