Age-related decline in reading comprehension is related to ________.

A) a distortion or decay of long-term memory
B) a decrease in the scope of working memory
C) an increase in the associative ability and associative memory
D) an increase in the processing speed

Reading comprehension

The ability to understand, interpret, and derive meaning from written text.

Working memory

A cognitive system responsible for temporarily holding information available for processing, crucial for reasoning and the guidance of decision-making and behavior.

Associative ability

Describes the capacity to learn and understand how different concepts, ideas, or symbols are connected, facilitating learning and memory processes.