Using the data in Table 2, explain two conclusions you can make regarding inhibitory control and working memory capacity across different developmental stages.
| Age (years) | Developmental Stage | Go/No-Go Error Rate (%) | Backward Digit Span (mean items) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4–6 | Early childhood | 45.8 | 2.8 |
| 7–10 | Middle childhood | 28.2 | 4.1 |
| 11–15 | Adolescence | 19.4 | 5.8 |
| 16–25 | Emerging adulthood | 12.5 | 7.2 |
| 26–45 | Established adulthood | 14.2 | 6.9 |
| 46–65 | Middle age | 18.1 | 6.1 |
| 66–85 | Older adulthood | 26.5 | 4.9 |
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