Chapter 15

Question 1

Formal operational reasoning

Answer 1

Begins at 11

Now think hypothetically and abstractly. Can use deductive reasoning. Beliefs can interfere with reasoning

Question 2

Compared to information processing during adolescence

Answer 2

Capacity of working memory and speed of processing reaches adult levels, adult like levels of knowledge and understanding in many areas, skilled at choosing strategies and monitoring effectiveness

Question 3

Working memory,
Content knowledge
Use of meta cognitive strategies

Answer 3

Are important factors of information processing metaphor