Kail (1991) reported increases in processing speed between the ages of 6 to 12 for both motor
and cognitive tasks. He demonstrated these increases in both the United States and
Korea.
Which one of the following statements concerning increases in information-processing
skills is supported by Kail's findings?
a. Most of cognitive development can be explained by increases in long-term memory.
b. Processing efficiency increases are the basis for cognitive development.
c. Experience is not necessary for age-related increases in memory.
d. There is a limited relationship betweenmemory increases and cognitive development.
b. Processing efficiency increases are the basis for cognitive development.
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a. 14-year-old Meg b. 16-year-old Jo c. 18-year-old Beth d. 20-year-old Amy
Thomas was always outspoken in class and regularly interrupted the teacher. His behavior carried over to outside class discussions as well. You would most likely attribute his behavior to
a. his personality. c. peer pressure. b. the class environment. d. his culture.
Another name for reduced blood flow is ______.
A. myocardial infarction B. thrombosis C. angina D. ischemia
Academic departments include which of the following policies to ensure that participant pools are filled only with students willing to volunteer as participants in research?
A. Class grades are never contingent on actual participation in a research study. B. Students are given alternative options to receive a grade. C. Class grades are never contingent on actual participation in a research study and students are given alternative options to receive a grade. D. Only require participation in research studies if students are psychology majors.