In comparison to younger children, older children
A) process information more slowly because they are more careful.
B) are more likely to accommodate new information rather than attempt to assimilate it.
C) can process more information more quickly.
D) are less likely to use rehearsal in short-term memory.

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Older children have more developed cognitive abilities, allowing them to process more information more quickly compared to younger children. This is due to the maturation of their brains and their increased experience and practice with cognitive tasks.

In Comparison to Younger Children, Older Children