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Patrick is picking up a foreign exchange student from France at the airport. Before he goes in, he quickly looks at a photo of the student so he can recognize him, and looks up how to say "Hello. Welcome to America," in French. As Patrick scans the crowd for the student, he repeats the French phrase in his head. Using the working memory framework, describe what each of the four components are likely doing as Patrick waits.


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Maturation

The process of development in which an individual matures or reaches full functional capacity, particularly in the context of physical and cognitive growth.

Neural Interconnections

The connections between neurons in the brain that allow for communication through synapses, forming complex networks that underlie thought, behavior, and perception.

Infantile Amnesia

The inability of adults to recall memories from early childhood, typically before age 3-4 years.

Association Areas

are regions of the cerebral cortex that integrate information from various sensory inputs and are involved in higher cognitive functions.

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