What Two Advances Occur During Middle Childhood in Information Processing

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Multiple Choice

What two advances occur during middle childhood in information processing abilities?

• A) Visual scanning and search routines
• B) Attention and memory
• C) Motivation and diligence
• D) Decentering and critical processing

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Definitions:

Antipsychotics

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