One Aspect of Memory Testing That Has Led to Exaggerated

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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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