It has been suggested that declines in short-term/working memory capacity in older adults may be due to declines in__________.
A)long-term memory
B)perception
C)inhibition
D)language

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Inhibition refers to the ability to filter out irrelevant information and focus on important information, which is important for maintaining information in working memory. Declines in inhibition have been linked to declines in working memory capacity in older adults, whereas long-term memory, perception, and language have not been consistently linked to this decline.

It Has Been Suggested That Declines in Short-Term/working Memory Capacity