In comparing memory processes in young adults versus the elderly,we find that:
A) the elderly are better able to remember things that happened to them yesterday, but have a more difficult time recalling things from childhood than do young adults
B) the elderly are better at keeping multiple things in mind simultaneously
C) whether the information is positive or negative has a greater impact on recall in the elderly
D) memory is equal in both groups, but the elderly require more time to recall information

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The elderly tend to have a positivity bias, meaning they are more likely to remember positive information over negative, which impacts their recall abilities.

In Comparing Memory Processes in Young Adults Versus the Elderly,we