The Changes in Working Memory Performance Across Childhood Are Likely

Multiple Choice

The changes in working memory performance across childhood are likely the result of structural changes in the brain; in particular, working memory is supported by a distributed network of brain regions, including ________ in both adults and children.

A) prefrontal and posterior parietal cortices as well as primary cortical areas
B) the basal ganglia and posterior parietal cortices as well as primary cortical areas
C) the prefrontal and posterior parietal cortices as well as the basal ganglia
D) the hippocampus and surrounding cortical areas