Author Question: Which of the following is true about memory span research with preschool children? a) Studies ... (Read 29 times)

mpobi80 · **on:** Jun 20, 2018

Which of the following is true about memory span research with preschool children?

a) Studies tailored to the speaking skills and interests of preschoolers show larger memory spans
b) Studies consistently show that preschool children have limited memory spans.
c) Studies tend to overestimate the memory spans of preschoolers due to measurement error.
d) Studies of memory span in preschoolers show little influence from the children's semantic memory.

Question 2

Tina, age 6 months, is sitting in her high chair playing with a rattle. If Tina has achieved object permanence, how will she likely react when she suddenly drops the rattle on the floor?

a) She will be surprised and look for the rattle
b) She will behave as if the rattle no longer exists.
c) She will cry until the rattle is returned to her.
d) She will pick up another toy and ignore the rattle.