According to Park and Reuter-Lorenz (2009), which of the following statements is true about short-term memory?
A. A key factor in memory performance is the complexity of the task.
B. Tasks that require only rehearsal, or repetition, show significant decline with age.
C. Procedural memory is a type of short-term memory.
D. Tasks that require reorganization or elaboration show very little decline with age.
Answer: A
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