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In comparing memory capabilities in children who were experts at chess with the memories of adults who weren't, Chi (1978) tested both groups on memory of location of chess pieces and on ability to remember sequences of digits. She found that the
 
  a. children did better on both tests.
  b. adults did better on both tests.
  c. children did better on memory of chess, but not sequences of digits.
  d. children did better on memory of digits, but not on memory of chess.

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Yara spent the first 12 months of her life in an environment best described as extremely deprived.. What characteristic would you LEAST expect to see in Yara at age five?
 
  a. Significant likelihood of schizophrenia
  b. Emotional withdrawal
  c. Mild cognitive retardation
  d. Delayed motor skills


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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

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Reply #2 on: Jun 22, 2018
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