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Human Development chap 12 Flannick
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Psychology
Undergraduate 1
04/03/2012

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concrete operational stage
Definition
age 7-11
more logical, concrete thought
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conservation
Definition
the water in glass a and b
kids in this stage are able to solve this problem
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decallage
Definition
the gap or difference in ability solving solving conservation problem of various types
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remembering numbers
7 year old
9 year old
adults
Definition
7: 5 numbers
9: 6 numbers
adults: 7 numbers
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recognition memory
Definition
a memory task wherein the person must only compare an external stimulus with information previously stored in memory
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recall memory
Definition
a memory task wherein the person is given relatively few external cues to facilitate recall
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learning strategies
Definition
general methods or techniques that facilitate learning
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attention to detail
Definition
a learning strategy: if something is not noticed to the child, then it will have a hard time remembering or learning
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rehearsal
Definition
a learning strategy: purposeful repetition of information, silently or out loud
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organizing tactics
Definition
a learning strategy: the organization of disparate pieces of information into a coherent whole
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elaboration
Definition
a learning strategy: accomplished via: a, drawing connections between new information and one's knowledge base, and b, embellishing new information
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intelligence
Definition
our ability to adapt to and master the demands of living
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triarchic theory of intelligence
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sternberg's definition
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three domains
Definition
1. information processing skills
2. cognitive flexibility and adaptability
3. skill at altering or selecting environments
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multiple intelligences
Definition
gardner's definition
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gardner's intelectual abilities
Definition
1.language ability
2.logical ability
3.spatial ability
4.interpersonal and intrapersonal abilities
5.musical ability
6.kinesthetic ability
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achievement tests
Definition
measure the amount of knowledge an individual has attained to date in a specific subject area
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aptitude tests
Definition
measures ability to preform well in intellectual activities, particularly to learn in an academic setting.
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