Beyond the development of mnemonic devices and a greater capacity for selective attention, adolescents' long-term memory is also enhanced by ____
a. a greater amount of experience and knowledge of the world
b. a greater amount of testosterone, which has been shown to enhance memory
c. their ability to think concretely and egocentrically aboutthe world
d. their ability to question their parents and the world around them
Answer: A
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