One Aspect of Memory Testing That Has Led to Exaggerated

question 192

Multiple Choice

One aspect of memory testing that has led to exaggerated beliefs about the decline of memory in old age has been

• A) the use of recognition tests instead of recall.
• B) the use of predominantly male subjects.
• C) the time of day testing usually takes place.
• D) the use of flawed statistical procedures to analyze the results.

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Definitions:

Keratinocytes

The primary type of cell found in the epidermis, responsible for producing keratin.

Adipose

Fat.

Mitotic Activity

The process and rate of cell division in which a single cell divides to produce two identical daughter cells.

Stratum Basale

The deepest layer of the epidermis, responsible for generating new skin cells and containing melanocytes, which produce melanin that gives skin its color.