The children in Ramon's preschool class perform considerably better in situations in which they must follow some commands but not others, as in the game "Simon Says." This is an example of
A) analytical problem solving.
B) deficiencies in frontal lobe functioning.
C) age-related gains in inhibition.
D) Sigeler's model of strategy choice.

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This is an example of age-related gains in inhibition, which refers to the development of the ability to selectively inhibit certain impulses or behaviors while allowing others, and is a key aspect of executive functioning. The preschool-age children in Ramon's class are likely still developing this ability, which is why they perform better when given clear guidelines about which actions to inhibit and which to perform.

The Children in Ramon's Preschool Class Perform Considerably Better in Situations