Your text discusses four major reasons to explain the improved memory and learning abilities in the developing child. Which item below is NOT one of these reasons?
A. Increased knowledge about how memory works
B. An increase in general knowledge about the world
C. A doubling in the size of the brain's working memory
D. Better "software" for effective information retrieval
Answer: C
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