Which Statement Describes Age-Related Change in Working Memory

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which statement describes age-related change in working memory?

• A) The capacity of working memory declines from the 20s through the 60s.
• B) Declines in working memory are consistent across all people and all tasks.
• C) It is difficult for adults to compensate for declines in working memory, so declines tend to be noticeable.
• D) Memory strategies offer little help to middle-aged adults in working memory, only in long-term memory.

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