Homework: Developmental Psych
Brain Games: Battle of the Ages
This homework fulfills/Supports:
For this homework, complete the following steps:
Step I:
o Watch "Brain Games: Battle of the Ages", available through Films on Demand (opens in a new window). From there, search for "Brain Games: Battle of the Ages" (you need to watch the full episode, ~24 minutes).
Step II:
In a paper, thoroughly discuss the following:
o Which brains (old or young) performed better on the number pattern task? Explain why.
o Which brains performed better at keeping track of the people? Explain why.
o Which brains performed better at the light bulb switch task? Explain why.
o Explain the difference between crystallized and fluid intelligence. Is one more important than the other? Support your statements with information from the textbook or video.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.