Performance on Working-Memory Tasks

question 20

Multiple Choice

Performance on working-memory tasks:

• A) is relatively stable throughout adolescence and improves very rapidly at the very end of adolescence.
• B) increases throughout adolescence before leveling off at adult levels.
• C) improves very rapidly at the very start of adolescence and then is relatively stable.
• D) decreases throughout adolescence before leveling off at adult levels.

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Definitions:

Dark Adaptation

The process by which the eyes adjust to low light conditions, improving the ability to see in the dark.

Bright Sunlight

Intense natural light provided by the sun during clear weather conditions, often associated with visibility and warmth.

Dimly Lit

Refers to an environment or space illuminated poorly or with minimal light, often creating a subdued or somber atmosphere.

Occipital Lobe

The region of the cerebral cortex located at the back of the brain, responsible for processing visual information.