The hypothesis that individuals are fundamentally different in how they best acquire information is associated with the concept of
A) learning styles.
B) successful intelligence.
C) the Flynn effect.
D) general intelligence.
Answer: A
Rationale: Learning styles are hypothetical ways in which individuals are fundamentally different in how they best acquire information. The most common sets of learning styles include divisions such as visual, auditory, reading/writing, and kinesthetic/tactile.
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