In recall and recognition tests,
A)older adults have more difficulties with recognition tests, relative to younger adults.
B)older adults have more difficulties with recall tests, relative to younger adults.
C)younger adults have more difficulties with recall tests, relative to older adults.
D)younger adults prefer recognition tests, whereas older adults prefer recall tests.

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Research suggests that older adults have more difficulties with recall tests, such as recalling a list of words or short stories, relative to younger adults. This is due to age-related declines in memory, specifically working memory and executive functioning. Recognition tests, such as multiple-choice questions, may be easier for older adults because they involve a familiarity judgment rather than a retrieval process.

In Recall and Recognition Tests