representational redescription

the mental processes by which a child produces a new description of his or her existing representations. This recoding of information enables the child to think more flexibly and use knowledge in a more sophisticated way. [proposed by British psychologist Annette Karmiloff-Smith]

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Psychology term of the day

February 18th 2025

underachiever

n. a person who consistently achieves below his or her demonstrated capacity. Underachievement may be specific to an area of study or work, or it may be general. It is more prevalent among boys than girls and is quite common in bright and even gifted children. It is also prevalent among average students and children with special needs. Compare overachiever.