At some point during the early elementary school years, children begin to use ________ more and, according to fuzzy trace theory, this contributes to the improved memory and reasoning of older children.
A) verbatim traces
B) elaboration
C) verbal traces
D) gist

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According to fuzzy trace theory, older children begin to use gist more, which involves understanding the general concept or meaning of information rather than remembering specific details (verbatim traces) or repeating information (verbal traces). This improved use of gist contributes to their improved memory and reasoning abilities. Elaboration, which involves adding detail or depth to information, is also important for memory and reasoning but is not specifically mentioned in relation to the use of gist.

At Some Point During the Early Elementary School Years, Children