Asked by Ranjot Bains on Jun 07, 2024

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In recall and recognition tests of memory for recently learned material,older adults are more likely than young adults to have difficulty

A) recalling meaningful material.
B) recognizing meaningful material.
C) recalling meaningless material.
D) recognizing meaningless material.

Recall Material

The act of remembering or retrieving previously learned information.

Recognition Tests

Psychological assessments used to measure a person’s ability to recognize and remember information.

Meaningless Material

Information or content that lacks significance, purpose, or coherence, making it difficult to understand or learn.

  • Identify the physiological and mental impacts of aging, such as alterations in eyesight and memory performance.
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Tayana NormanJun 12, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Older adults have been found to have more difficulty in recalling information that lacks meaningful content or significance. However, their ability to recognize such information is relatively better.