The Relationship Between Working Memory and Reading Comprehension Was Demonstrated

Multiple Choice

The relationship between working memory and reading comprehension was demonstrated in a longitudinal study that followed children ages 8-11 years (Cain et al., 2004) . The researchers reported that:

A) individual differences in working memory predicted subsequent levels of reading comprehension independent of children's vocabulary and general reading abilities.
B) individual differences in working memory could not predict subsequent levels of reading comprehension.
C) individual differences in working memory could only predict accuracy of children's vocabulary.
D) individual differences in working memory were related to differences in short-term memory only.