In Recall and Recognition Tests of Memory for Recently Learned

question 107

Multiple Choice

In recall and recognition tests of memory for recently learned material,older adults are more likely than young adults to have difficulty

• A) recalling meaningful material.
• B) recognizing meaningful material.
• C) recalling meaningless material.
• D) recognizing meaningless material.

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