Information processing theories use computers as an analogy for the human brain. For example, a change in a child’s information processing “hardware” might be __________, whereas an example of a change in his or her “software” might be ____________

a. increases in working memory capacity; maturation of white matter tracks
b. increases in executive control; increases in working memory capacity
c. increases in use of strategies; use of more sophisticated schemes
d. increases in working memory capacity; increases in use of strategies


Answer: D

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