Brenda has a longer attention span and is better able to filter out distractions than her younger brother Billy.This observation of cognitive ability supports the principles of ____.
A) Piaget's theory
B) the Ainsworth study
C) the three main temperament patterns
D) the information processing approach

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The information processing approach focuses on how individuals perceive, store, retrieve, and use information. Brenda being better able to filter out distractions and having a longer attention span supports the information processing approach as it pertains to cognitive abilities.

Brenda Has a Longer Attention Span and Is Better Able