A recognition memory task is often easier than a recall memory task because
A)we compare the difference in the amount of time to remember the information correctly with the amount of time taken initially to remember the information.
B)we have to both generate options and eliminate the incorrect options.
C)we are able to eliminate the incorrect options to get the correct answer.
D)we seem to prefer multiple-choice memory assessments to those involving self-generated recall.

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In a recognition memory task, we are presented with options and asked to identify which of them is correct. This allows us to eliminate the incorrect options and arrive at the correct answer, making it easier than a recall memory task where we have to generate the answer from memory without any prompts or options to choose from.

A Recognition Memory Task Is Often Easier Than a Recall