Which of the Following Statements Accurately Describes Processing Speed

question 111

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements accurately describes processing speed?

• A) Processing speed decreases dramatically across the childhood years.
• B) Processing speed increases dramatically across the childhood years.
• C) Processing speed begins declining in adolescence.
• D) Processing speed peaks in late adulthood.

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