In Addition to the Advances in the Development of Brain

question 155

Multiple Choice

In addition to the advances in the development of brain physiology, what other factor is thought to account for the improvement in attention span with age?

• A)unconditional positive reinforcement from others
• B)improvement of attentional strategies
• C)increased involvement in activities such as study groups
• D)increased capacity of the sensory store

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