How Is the Cognitive Functioning of Bethany, a 16-Year-Old, Likely

question 63

Multiple Choice

How is the cognitive functioning of Bethany, a 16-year-old, likely to compare with that of Rachel, her 8-year-old sister?

• A)Bethany will use more appropriate strategies for a task and monitor their effectiveness more than Rachel.
• B)Bethany and Rachel will have the same amount of working memory.
• C)Bethany's greater knowledge of the world will have no impact on her information processing.
• D)Bethany will process information more slowly.

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