Gustav Is an Infant from Germany,Anthony Is an Infant from Canada,and

question 64

Multiple Choice

Gustav is an infant from Germany,Anthony is an infant from Canada,and Daichi is an infant from Japan.Which infant is likely to develop language first?

• A) Gustav. Western European infants develop language about one month earlier than other infants.
• B) Anthony. Canadian and American infants develop language about one month earlier than other infants.
• C) Daichi. Asian infants develop language about one month earlier than other infants.
• D) There is no way to predict. Most infants worldwide develop language at approximately the same rate.

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Definitions:

Retroactive Interference

A phenomenon where new memories impair the retrieval of older memories.

Newer Information

Recent data or facts received or learned about something or someone, especially that which is timely and relevant.

Older Information

Refers to data, facts, or knowledge that were gathered or relevant in the past but might not be considered up-to-date.

Nondeclarative Memories

Memory that is unconsciously and effortlessly retrieved, responsible for skills and learned habits.