information processing and adolescent thuoght

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Which of the following is NOT a strategy for organising information when reading a textbook chapter?

Writing a chapter outline

Highlighting important information (correct)

Organising information into categories

Focusing on key terms

Why does long-term memory improve in adolescence?

Adolescents have better reading skills

Adolescents have more experience and knowledge than children (correct)

Adolescents have a larger capacity for short-term memory

Adolescents have better executive functioning

What age does the text mention as the peak for executive functioning?

Emerging adulthood (correct)

Childhood

Adolescence

Early adulthood

Which of the following is true about attention and memory development in adolescence?

Adolescents become better at using memory strategies. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a task that requires selective attention?

Having a conversation at a party with loud music and other conversations. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about divided attention in adolescence?

Listening to music interferes with adolescents' homework performance. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a strategy mentioned for organising information when reading a textbook chapter?

Highlighting important sentences Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about the capacity of short-term memory?

It decreases with age Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about executive functioning?

It continues to improve past adolescence Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about selective attention in adolescence?

Adolescents are generally better at selective attention than younger children. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about divided attention in adolescence?

Divided attention may result in less efficient learning than focusing on one thing. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about memory development in adolescence?

Memory improves in adolescence, especially long-term memory. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an aspect of adolescent egocentrism according to David Elkind?

Imaginary audience Signup and view all the answers

What is the capacity that develops in adolescence and allows individuals to think about thinking?

Metacognition Signup and view all the answers

Who first proposed the idea of adolescent egocentrism?

Jean Piaget Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best defines the imaginary audience in relation to adolescent egocentrism?

The belief that others are constantly watching and judging their every move Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best defines the personal fable in relation to adolescent egocentrism?

The tendency to believe that they are unique and invincible Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes how the imaginary audience and personal fable reflect egocentrism in adolescence?

They highlight the belief that others are constantly watching and judging their every move Signup and view all the answers

According to Elkind and his colleagues, personal fable scores increase from early to mid-adolescence and are correlated with participation in risk behaviors.

Personal fable scores decrease from early to mid-adolescence and are correlated with participation in risk behaviors. Signup and view all the answers

The personal fable can contribute to risky behavior in adolescents because it leads them to believe that adverse consequences from risky behavior will not happen to them.

The personal fable can contribute to risky behavior in adolescents because it leads them to believe that adverse consequences from risky behavior will always happen to them. Signup and view all the answers

The personal fable is stronger in adolescence than at later ages because with age, our experiences and conversations with others lead us to an awareness that our thoughts and feelings are not as exceptional as we once believed.

The personal fable is stronger in adolescence than at later ages because with age, our experiences and conversations with others lead us to an awareness that our thoughts and feelings are even more exceptional than we once believed. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about the personal fable in adolescence?

It leads to a belief in the uniqueness of personal experiences Signup and view all the answers

What can the personal fable contribute to in adolescents?

Adverse consequences from risky behavior Signup and view all the answers

According to research by Elkind and his colleagues, what happens to personal fable scores from early to mid-adolescence?

They increase Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about the personal fable in adolescence?

It tends to be stronger in adolescence than at later ages. Signup and view all the answers

What can the personal fable contribute to in adolescents?

Adolescent anguish and risky behavior. Signup and view all the answers

According to research by Elkind and his colleagues, what happens to personal fable scores from early to mid-adolescence?

They increase. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the personal fable in relation to adolescent egocentrism?

The personal fable is a belief that one's personal experiences and destiny are exceptional and unique. Signup and view all the answers

According to research by Elkind and his colleagues, what happens to personal fable scores from early to mid-adolescence?

Personal fable scores increase. Signup and view all the answers

What can the personal fable contribute to in adolescents?

Increased risk-taking behavior. Signup and view all the answers

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Which of the following is NOT a strategy for organising information when reading a textbook chapter?

Why does long-term memory improve in adolescence?

What age does the text mention as the peak for executive functioning?

Which of the following is true about attention and memory development in adolescence?

Which of the following is an example of a task that requires selective attention?

Which of the following is true about divided attention in adolescence?

Which of the following is NOT a strategy mentioned for organising information when reading a textbook chapter?

Which of the following is true about the capacity of short-term memory?

Which of the following is true about executive functioning?

Which of the following is true about selective attention in adolescence?

Which of the following is true about divided attention in adolescence?

Which of the following is true about memory development in adolescence?

Which of the following is an aspect of adolescent egocentrism according to David Elkind?

What is the capacity that develops in adolescence and allows individuals to think about thinking?

Who first proposed the idea of adolescent egocentrism?

Which of the following best defines the imaginary audience in relation to adolescent egocentrism?

Which of the following best defines the personal fable in relation to adolescent egocentrism?

Which of the following best describes how the imaginary audience and personal fable reflect egocentrism in adolescence?

According to Elkind and his colleagues, personal fable scores increase from early to mid-adolescence and are correlated with participation in risk behaviors.

The personal fable can contribute to risky behavior in adolescents because it leads them to believe that adverse consequences from risky behavior will not happen to them.

The personal fable is stronger in adolescence than at later ages because with age, our experiences and conversations with others lead us to an awareness that our thoughts and feelings are not as exceptional as we once believed.

Which of the following is true about the personal fable in adolescence?

What can the personal fable contribute to in adolescents?

According to research by Elkind and his colleagues, what happens to personal fable scores from early to mid-adolescence?

Which of the following is true about the personal fable in adolescence?

What can the personal fable contribute to in adolescents?

According to research by Elkind and his colleagues, what happens to personal fable scores from early to mid-adolescence?

Which of the following best describes the personal fable in relation to adolescent egocentrism?

According to research by Elkind and his colleagues, what happens to personal fable scores from early to mid-adolescence?

What can the personal fable contribute to in adolescents?

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