Question

The slowdown in learning new information has been linked to changes in ________, where individuals manipulate and assemble information when making decisions, solving problems, and comprehending written and spoken language.

Answer 1

The slowdown in learning new information has been linked to changes in working memory,...

Step-by-step explanation:

Working memory, as the name suggests, is what allows us to work with information. It stores information temporarily so that we can manage it when trying to carry out complex cognitive tasks. For instance, solving problems, learning, reasoning, comprehending texts and spoken language, all require employing our working memory. It can be compared to a workbench that allows us to handle/manipulate information.