Researchers found that Korean children performed better than British children on measures of inhibition and switching. The investigators attributed this to __________.
A. poor parenting in British families
B. a greater emphasis in Korean culture on quietness, restraint, and waiting for one's turn
C. increased working memory capabilities on the part of Korean children
D. delayed brain development in British children
Answer: B
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