Which statement describes the development of processing speed between ages 6 and 23?
A) Time needed to respond decreases at a consistent rate.
B) Time needed to respond decreases for the first seven years and then levels off.
C) Time needed to respond is constant for the first years and then decreases significantly.
D) Time needed to respond increases at a consistent rate.

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Research shows that processing speed increases rapidly from ages 6 to 14 and then continues to improve, but at a slower rate, until age 23. After age 23, processing speed remains relatively stable. Therefore, the time needed to respond decreases for the first seven years and then levels off.

Which Statement Describes the Development of Processing Speed Between Ages