Information-processing theorists believe one reason older children outperform younger children cognitively is that older children
A) are less likely to use strategies.
B) can process information more slowly.
C) have fewer automatic processes.
D) use less working memory.

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Older children outperform younger children cognitively because they use working memory more efficiently, not less. They have more developed cognitive processes, allowing them to handle more complex tasks and information.

Information-Processing Theorists Believe One Reason Older Children Outperform Younger Children