Question

When Zach first started playing video games, he was able to focus very attentively on the game, but only for limited periods of time. By about sixth grade, his attention span started to lengthen significantly each year. Which model or theory does this exemplify?

Answer 1

Answer: information processing model

Explanation:

The Information Processing Model states that middle childhood is the time children usually develop a longer attention span as their capacity to concentrate becomes stronger and much more reliable.

In middle childhood, we become capable of paying attention for much longer, and the capacity to inhibit distractions becomes better. Therefore, around that age, children grow into active learners with a better tolerate for classroom education.