Information processing describes development as entailing changes in the ______.
A) qualitative changes in reasoning
B) ability to imitate a more skilled person
C) connection between cognition and emotion
D) efficiency of cognition

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Information processing theory suggests that development involves improvements in the efficiency of cognitive processes, such as attention, memory, and problem-solving. Therefore, the correct answer is D. While qualitative changes in reasoning (A), imitation of more skilled individuals (B), and the connection between cognition and emotion (C) may also be important aspects of development, they are not explicitly described by information processing theory.

Information Processing Describes Development as Entailing Changes in the ______