When Neo-Piagetian Theorists Suggest That Working Memory Capacity Increases with Age

question 31

Multiple Choice

When neo-Piagetian theorists suggest that working memory capacity increases with age, they mean that as children get older, they:

• A) Become increasingly aware of their own thoughts
• B) Acquire more sophisticated logical thought processes
• C) Can simultaneously think about more things at a single time
• D) Gain a wealth of information about a wide variety of topics, especially at school

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Definitions:

Brachial Plexus

A network of nerves originating from the spinal cord, passing through the neck and axilla, and innervating the arm.

Meningeal Membranes

The three layers of protective tissues that cover the brain and spinal cord, including the dura mater, arachnoid mater, and pia mater.

Pia Mater

The delicate innermost layer of the meninges, the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord.

Arachnoid Mater

The arachnoid mater is a delicate, web-like layer of the meninges located between the dura mater and the pia mater, surrounding the brain and spinal cord.