It Is Sometimes Difficult to Predict Memory Performance Outside of the Lab

question 23

Multiple Choice

It is sometimes difficult to predict memory performance outside of the lab because

• A)some people have foolish ideas about how to proceed when they really want to memorize something.
• B)memory acquisition depends on previous knowledge,and everyone has different knowledge.
• C)people differ in their working-memory capacity.
• D)researchers do not agree on the best ways to test memory.

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