Research on training working memory shows that:
A)training working memory immediately generalizes to long-term memory tasks.
B)by training our working memory, we can boost our ability to learn and remember facts and vocabulary words.
C)With practice, we can improve our ability to remember digit spans and other measures of working memory, but improving on these tasks does not automatically translate to better reading comprehension.
D)memory is really not retrainable.

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Research has shown that with practice, we can improve our ability to remember digit spans and other measures of working memory, but improving on these tasks does not automatically translate to better reading comprehension or other complex cognitive tasks. Therefore, option C is the correct choice as it explains the limitations of training working memory. Option A and B make inaccurate claims about the generalization of training working memory, and option D is a false statement.

Research on Training Working Memory Shows That