Which of the Following Changes Explains Why Adolescents, Compared to Children

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following changes explains why adolescents, compared to children, may be better able to concentrate and stay focused on reading tasks?

• A) decreasing use of mnemonic devices
• B) sticking to a tried-and-true strategy
• C) reduced myelination
• D) improvements in attention

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Definitions:

Independent Variables

Variables in an experiment or model that are manipulated or categorized to observe their effects on dependent variables.

Observations

The act of recording or noting a fact or occurrence for some scientific or analytical purpose.

Adjusted Coefficient

A modified version of a coefficient in statistical models that accounts for certain factors or variables to improve the model's accuracy or interpretability.

Independent Variables

Variables in an experiment or model that are manipulated to determine their effect on dependent variables.