When Someone Is Trying to Memorize a List of Items

question 108

Multiple Choice

When someone is trying to memorize a list of items, memory will be better if the person organizes the items into related categories. Who is most likely to do so?

• A) young children, but not adults
• B) females, but not males
• C) adults, regardless of whether or not they have attended school
• D) people who have attended school for some length of time

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Definitions:

Erikson

An American developmental psychologist known for his theory on psychosocial development of human beings.

Adolescence

A developmental stage marking the transition from childhood to adulthood, characterized by numerous physical, psychological, and social changes.

Young Adulthood

A life stage between adolescence and full-fledged adulthood, typically considered to range from ages 20 to 40, marked by the pursuit of career, relationships, and independence.

Independent

Free from external control or influence; capable of thinking or acting for oneself.