How Is the Cognitive Functioning of Rachel,an Eight-Year-Old,likely to Compare

question 171

Multiple Choice

How is the cognitive functioning of Rachel,an eight-year-old,likely to compare with Bethany,a 16-year-old?

• A)Rachel will use less efficient strategies.
• B)Rachel and Bethany will have the same amount of working memory.
• C)Rachel will use more automatic processes.
• D)Bethany will process information more slowly.

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