In studies in which general knowledge is tested (politics, history, sports, etc.),
A)younger adults are likely to recall more such facts.
B)older adults have had more time to accumulate more knowledge.
C)differences cannot be predicted on age alone.
D)younger adults learn faster, so they can recall more semantic information.

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Older adults have had more time to accumulate more knowledge, which may give them an advantage in recalling general knowledge facts. However, this does not necessarily mean that all older adults will perform better than younger adults in such tasks. Individual differences in knowledge acquisition and retention can also influence performance, making it difficult to predict differences based on age alone.

In Studies in Which General Knowledge Is Tested (Politics, History