Evidence suggests there are no age-related deficits in memory processes such as language comprehension, the structure of language, and the activation of general knowledge. This is because __________________ is relatively spared in normal aging.
A) long-term memory
B) working memory
C) episodic memory
D) semantic memory

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Semantic memory, which is the general knowledge and meaning of concepts, appears to be relatively preserved with age. In contrast, working memory and episodic memory may show declines with aging. Long-term memory can be a broad category that includes both semantic and episodic memory, so it is not a clear choice for this question.

Evidence Suggests There Are No Age-Related Deficits in Memory Processes