Daneman and Carpenter (1980) Found That Students with Better Performance

question 12

Multiple Choice

Daneman and Carpenter (1980) found that students with better performance on the reading span task:

• A) had more trouble comprehending anaphoric pronouns
• B) had better verbal SAT scores
• C) were better at a simple span task
• D) were slower readers

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Definitions:

Hypothalamus

A small region of the brain's base responsible for hormonal regulation, temperature control, eating, drinking, and many other critical physiological processes.

MRI Scan

A medical imaging technique that uses a magnetic field and radio waves to create detailed images of the organs and tissues within the body.

PET Scan

Positron Emission Tomography, a diagnostic imaging test that helps reveal how tissues and organs are functioning by using a radioactive drug to show activity.

Thalamus

A critical structure in the brain that acts as a relay station, directing sensory and motor signals to other parts of the brain.