By Age 6, Children Know That Recognition Is Easier Than

question 8

Multiple Choice

By age 6, children know that recognition is easier than recall, short lists are easier to remember than long lists, and forgetting is more likely over time. They are developing

• A) scientific reasoning.
• B) expertise.
• C) metamemory.
• D) critical thinking.

---

Definitions:

Red Marrow

Soft, pulpy connective tissue filling the cavities of bones; consists of reticular fibers and the development stages of blood cells and platelets; gradually replaced by yellow marrow in long bones and the skull.

Blood Cells

Cells found in the blood, including red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets, each serving essential functions in the body.

Adipose Tissue

A type of connective tissue that stores fat, providing energy storage, insulation, and protection for the body.

Periosteum

The dense, fibrous membrane covering the surfaces of bones, except at their extremities, and serving as an attachment for muscles and tendons.