One Aspect of Memory Testing That Has Led to Exaggerated

question 192

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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