The ability to recall a string of digits backward tends to _____ with age, while memory for vocabulary tends to _____ with age.
A) increase; increase
B) stay the same; decrease
C) decrease; decrease
D) decrease; stay the same

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The ability to recall a string of digits backward, which is a measure of working memory, tends to decrease with age. In contrast, memory for vocabulary, which is a measure of crystallized intelligence, tends to remain stable or even improve with age.

The Ability to Recall a String of Digits Backward Tends