Kail (1991) reported increases in processing speed between the ages of 6 to 12 for both motor
and cognitive tasks. He demonstrated these increases in both the United States and
Korea.
Which one of the following statements concerning increases in information-processing
skills is supported by Kail's findings?
a. Most of cognitive development can be explained by increases in long-term memory.
b. Processing efficiency increases are the basis for cognitive development.
c. Experience is not necessary for age-related increases in memory.
d. There is a limited relationship betweenmemory increases and cognitive development.
b. Processing efficiency increases are the basis for cognitive development.
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