Working Memory Is Important When People Are Trying to Solve

question 15

Multiple Choice

Working memory is important when people are trying to solve an algebra "word problem" because

• A)you need to keep the important parts of the problem in your mind while working on the problem.
• B)these problems usually involve objects that have different shapes and sizes,so it's naturally a difficult task.
• C)these problems do not use the phonological loop,so it's especially difficult to discover the solution.
• D)people often miss the obvious solution,and they therefore have to try again.

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