Which Theory Emphasises Age-Related Changes in Processing Capacity and Processing

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which theory emphasises age-related changes in processing capacity and processing efficiency as driving forces in cognitive development?

• A) cognitive complexity theory
• B) cognitive capacity theory
• C) cognitive-domain theory
• D) biological cognitive theory

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