In the Dimensional Change Card Sorting Task, Children Sort Pictures

Multiple Choice

In the Dimensional Change Card Sorting Task, children sort pictures according to one dimension (e.g., by color, "All the blue cards go here") , and then the dimensions change (e.g., sorting by shape, "Now all the flowers go here.") . Children 3 years of age and younger have a difficult time performing this task when the dimensions change. This task assesses

A) working memory.
B) ADHD (attention deficit with hyperactivity disorder) .
C) metacognition.
D) cognitive flexibility, or task switching.