Which of the Following Changes Explains Why Adolescents, Compared to Children

question 102

Multiple Choice

Which of the following changes explains why adolescents, compared to children, may be better able to concentrate and stay focused on reading tasks?

• A) increasing use of mnemonic devices
• B) becoming more flexible with strategy use
• C) increasing speed of information processing
• D) improvements in attention

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Chart

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Cultural Differences

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