Dr. Sebastian asks his client to say whatever comes to mind about his mother without attempting to censor the content. This technique is referred to as ____

How has recent research modified Piaget's theory of cognitive development?

a) Several new stages have been identified. b) The stages do not always occur in the sequence Piaget outlined. c) Attainment of object permanence seems to occur earlier than Piaget believed. d) There are significant differences in the sequence of stages among boys and girls.

Of the following, ______ shows the smallest decrease with age

a. reasoning c. spatial orientation b. perceptual speed d. verbal memory