A systematic change in the mental processes that underlie all learning and performance is referred to as ______.

Correct answer: Cognitive development. Cognitive development refers to systematic changes in thinking, reasoning, memory, and problem-solving.

• Moral development: Moral development concerns changes in understanding right and wrong.
• Social emotional development: Social-emotional development concerns relationships and feelings.
• None of these: “None of these” is incorrect because cognitive development is correct.