« previous next »

Author Question: Jackie has difficulty concentrating on her math homework, but is able to spend hours composing and ... (Read 1450 times)

mspears3

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 586
on: Jun 22, 2018
Jackie has difficulty concentrating on her math homework, but is able to spend hours composing and playing music on her computer, illustrating what psychologist Deana Kuhn called
 
  a. selective attention.
  b. sustained attention.
  c. executive control.
  d. managing and deploying cognitive resources.

Question 2

Advances in information processing ability in adolescence includes a strong ________ component.
 
  a. peer-related
  b. negative
  c. motivational
  d. physical


ErinKing

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 362
Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: d. managing and deploying cognitive resources.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: c. motivational


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

During pregnancy, a woman is more likely to experience bleeding gums and nosebleeds caused by hormonal changes that increase blood flow to the mouth and nose.

Did you know?

The senior population grows every year. Seniors older than 65 years of age now comprise more than 13% of the total population. However, women outlive men. In the 85-and-over age group, there are only 45 men to every 100 women.

Did you know?

Hyperthyroidism leads to an increased rate of metabolism and affects about 1% of women but only 0.1% of men. For most people, this increased metabolic rate causes the thyroid gland to become enlarged (known as a goiter).

Did you know?

More than 2,500 barbiturates have been synthesized. At the height of their popularity, about 50 were marketed for human use.

Did you know?

Although not all of the following muscle groups are commonly used, intramuscular injections may be given into the abdominals, biceps, calves, deltoids, gluteals, laterals, pectorals, quadriceps, trapezoids, and triceps.

International Television Viewing Rates in Childhood In most developed countries, children watch TV International Television Viewing Rates in Childhood In most developed countries, children watch TV
Multiple-dose drug administration. Drug A and drug B are administered every 12 hours. Drug B reaches ... Multiple-dose drug administration. Drug A and drug B are administered every 12 hours. Drug B reaches ...
Economics Homework Economics Homework
Math question Math question
Addition sentences Grade 1 math Addition sentences Grade 1 math
Grade 1 math Grade 1 math
Video: Bipolar Disorder

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library