Which developmental perspective focuses on the neurological processes that underlie thinking, problem solving, and cognition?

A. neo-Piagetian
B. behavioral
C. information processing
D. cognitive neuroscience


Answer: D

Psychology

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Brubaker's statement is correct? a. Deficits in memory and verbal and abstraction skills are among the diagnostic criteria for schizophrenia. b. Specific cognitive deficits are generally not present until after the first psychotic episode. c. The cognitive deficits may be an indication of brain abnormalities that result in less "cognitive reserve.". d. Deficits in memory and verbal and abstraction skills are not found among non-psychotic relatives of the patient.

Psychology

The primary purpose of metacognition is to monitor and reason about

a. feeling. b. problem solving. c. others. d. thinking.

Psychology

Regina has just experienced some movements and her nurse-midwife has helped her hear the

heartbeat. Regina's offspring is in which of the following stages of prenatal development? a. Germinal b. Embryonic c. Fetal d. Zygote

Psychology