Practice Quiz

Child Psych

Category - Development & Neuro

Start a Study Session Sign up for Question of the Day
Developmental psychology includes the study of maturation, which includes the development of physical processes and resultant changes in behavior. Which of the following statements is true of the connection between maturation and skill acquisition?
  1. Maturation results in readiness for learning skills; if readiness is not reached, certain skills cannot be learned
  2. Skill acquisition is a result of maturation
  3. Some people do not experience maturation, and therefore cannot learn new skills
  4. Skill acquisition is easiest before readiness through maturation is reached
Explanation
Answer: A - The maturation process results in readiness to learn skills; without that readiness, skills cannot be learned. Skill acquisition is a direct result of learning. All people experience maturation, though not to identical degrees.
Was this helpful? Upvote!
Login to contribute your own answer or details
Start a Study Session Sign up for Question of the Day

Top questions

Related questions

Most popular on PracticeQuiz