Which of the following is true of research examining children's memories?
a. Vygotsky's concept of the zone of proximal development is applicable only to the memory of infants.
b. Piaget overestimated the memory abilities of younger children.
c. Younger children's short-term memories are more limited in capacity than those of older children.
d. Older children's sensory memories are more fully developed than those of younger children.
Ans: c. Younger children's short-term memories are more limited in capacity than those of older children.
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