A psychologist is interested to know which of two sorting techniques leads to better memory performance in 6-year-olds. Each participant first sorts a set of pictures any way he or she likes. Recall is then tested. After this, each participant is required to sort an equivalent set of pictures into five predetermined categories. Recall for the items in this step is then tested. What procedure does this study represent?

A) Matched random assignment
B) Repeated measures
C) Simple random assignment
D) Combined measures

Repeated Measures

A study design in which the same subjects are tested under each condition more than once, allowing for the control of individual differences.

Sorting Techniques

Sorting techniques are algorithms or methods used to rearrange a sequence of items or data into a particular order (ascending or descending), based on specific criteria.

Memory Performance

The efficiency and accuracy with which the brain can store and retrieve information, which can be affected by various factors including age, stress, and health.