A General Conclusion Concerning Text-Based Variables and Performance on Prose

question 47

Multiple Choice

A general conclusion concerning text-based variables and performance on prose memory tasks is that

• A) age is more important than verbal ability.
• B) verbal ability is more important than age.
• C) rate of presentation is more important than age.
• D) age is a key factor.

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