Which of the following regarding fuzzy trace theory is true?
A) Young children are likely to remember the gist of information but not verbatim details.
B) Older children are likely to remember verbatim details of events or information.
C) Memory and reasoning skills are improved when older children begin to use gist rather than verbatim memory trace to recall information.
D) Fuzzy traces of events or information are fleeting and likely to be forgotten.

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Fuzzy trace theory suggests that as children grow older, they rely more on the gist of information rather than verbatim details, which enhances memory and reasoning skills.

Which of the Following Regarding Fuzzy Trace Theory Is True