The Shorter Chinese Words for the Digits May Be the Reason

question 64

Multiple Choice

The shorter Chinese words for the digits may be the reason that Chinese 4- to 6-year-olds outperformed 4- to 6-year-olds from the United States. This provides evidence for which view of expanded memory capacity in middle childhood?

• A) a physically larger frontal lobe
• B) greater efficiency in information processing capabilities
• C) an increase in ability to hold information in working memory
• D) an increase in knowledge about things children try to remember

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