When Adults of Varying Ages Were Tested for Their Memory

question 105

Multiple Choice

When adults of varying ages were tested for their memory of a recently learned list of 24 words,the older adults demonstrated

• A) no decline in either recall or recognition.
• B) a decline in recognition but not in recall.
• C) a decline in recall but not in recognition.
• D) a decline in both recognition and recall.

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Definitions:

Ordinary Citizenry

The general population or average individuals within a society, excluding the elite or specialized groups.

Slave Artisans

refer to enslaved individuals who were skilled in trades or crafts such as carpentry, blacksmithing, or tailoring, and were often used by slave owners to perform specialized work.

Gabriel's Rebellion

An unsuccessful slave revolt led by Gabriel Prosser in 1800 in Richmond, Virginia, aiming to liberate African Americans from slavery and establish social equality.

Newspapers

Publications in print form featuring unfolded, unstapled pages that include news, articles, ads, and various informational content.