Older adults appear to have a reduced working memory capacity. This would be a problem because they would __________.
A) experience less interference
B) be slower in the rate at which they processed information
C) be less able to coordinate multiple pieces of information
D) be forming chunks in memory that are too large

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Working memory is the cognitive process of temporarily storing and manipulating information. Reduced working memory capacity in older adults would make them less able to coordinate multiple pieces of information, leading to difficulties in tasks that require complex mental operations.

Older Adults Appear to Have a Reduced Working Memory Capacity