Chapter 10 Discussed a Study That Compared the Working-Memory Skills

question 59

Multiple Choice

Chapter 10 discussed a study that compared the working-memory skills of three groups of Dutch-English bilinguals. This study concluded that

• A) the students had the best working-memory scores.
• B) the teachers had the best working-memory scores.
• C) the simultaneous interpreters had the best working-memory scores.
• D) the three groups did not differ significantly in their working-memory scores.

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Definitions:

Interindividual Variability

Refers to the differences or variations found between different individuals in a population, such as variations in behavior, physiology, or response to treatment.

Crystallized Intelligence

The ability to use learned knowledge and experience, which tends to increase with age.

Environmental Factors

Elements outside the individual, including social, geographical, and climatic aspects, that impact their life and development.

Perceptual Speed

The ability to quickly and accurately recognize differences and similarities among objects and symbols.