Shaun can retain a greater than average number of items in his short-term memory at a single time. What else is likely true about his performance on other cognitive tasks?
A. He will perform the same as his peers with an average short-term memory capacity.
B. He will perform above average on other cognitive tasks.
C. He will perform below average on other cognitive tasks.
D. He will perform above average on all other cognitive tasks, except for those that involve reading.
Answer: B
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