Several Studies Suggest That Questions That Rely on Unaided Recall

question 57

Multiple Choice

Several studies suggest that questions that rely on unaided recall can

• A) overestimate the actual occurrence of the event
• B) underestimate the actual occurrence of the event
• C) cause misremembering, i.e. remembering the wrong information
• D) be effective if pre-tested with recognition tests

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