The Relationship Between Working Memory and Reading Comprehension Was Demonstrated

question 12

Multiple Choice

The relationship between working memory and reading comprehension was demonstrated in a longitudinal study that followed children ages 8-11 years (Cain et al., 2004) . The researchers reported that:

• A) individual differences in working memory predicted subsequent levels of reading comprehension independent of children's vocabulary and general reading abilities.
• B) individual differences in working memory could not predict subsequent levels of reading comprehension.
• C) individual differences in working memory could only predict accuracy of children's vocabulary.
• D) individual differences in working memory were related to differences in short-term memory only.

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