In one early research study, kids of different ages were given a task and were given 30 minutes to complete that task

The research found that older kids were much better at monitoring their time and finishing within 30 minutes as compared to younger kids. This demonstrates the development of __________ during adolescence.
a) metacognition
b) metamemory
c) formal operations
d) conservation

b Explanation: This ability to attend to one's own surroundings and pay attention to time
restraints demonstrates metamemory.

Psychology

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The evidence seems clear that rote rehearsal serves mainly to ______

a. maintain information in sensory registers b. move information from sensory registers to short term memory c. maintain information in short term memory d. move information from short term to long term memory

Psychology

According to the most recent research, which of the following is true?

a. Behavior therapy is more effective than insight therapy in treating anxiety and personality disorders. b. Individual psychotherapy is no more effective against neurotic disorders than no therapy at all. c. Psychotherapy is more effective than receiving no therapy at all. d. Group therapy is more effective than individual therapy in treating a wide range of disorders.

Psychology