When Memory Tests Are Given to People of Various Ages

question 17

Multiple Choice

When memory tests are given to people of various ages at different times of the day, researchers have found that

• A) young adults do as well as older adults in the morning.
• B) young adults do considerably worse than older adults late in the day.
• C) young adults and older adults do equally well late in the day.
• D) older adults do considerably better than young adults in the morning.

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