Older Children Can Learn Faster and Remember More Than Younger

question 38

Multiple Choice

Older children can learn faster and remember more than younger children because older children typically show a significant increase in

• A)the size of their sensory register.
• B)childhood amnesia.
• C)the capacity of long-term memory.
• D)working-memory space available for constructive use.

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Definitions:

Limb Buds

The early developmental structures in vertebrate embryos which will develop into the limbs (arms and legs).

Muscles Differentiate

The process by which muscle cells undergo specialization, acquiring characteristics specific to muscle tissue types such as skeletal, cardiac, or smooth muscle.

Downy Hair

Fine, soft hair found on the body, often covering the skin of infants and adults.

Trophoblast

The outer layer of cells surrounding a blastocyst in early development, which contributes to the placenta and provides nutrients to the embryo.