Which theory compares human cognition to the workings of a computer?

A) behavioral theory
B) information-processing theory
C) adaptive theory
D) Piaget's theory of cognitive development

Information-Processing Theory

A framework in cognitive psychology that compares human thought processes to a computer's operation, focusing on how information is received, processed, stored, and retrieved.

Cognitive Development

The construction of thought processes, including remembering, problem-solving, and decision-making, from childhood through adolescence to adulthood.

Behavioral Theory

A theory that focuses on understanding and modifying human actions through observing and manipulating observable behaviors.