Generalizing from the text, the best strategy to ensure that an older adult performs at top capacity on a memory test is to:
A) give the measure quickly.
B) label the test as a measure of wisdom.
C) prepare the person mentally by pointing out in exactly what ways memory declines with age.
D) prepare the person mentally, by having her eat right before the test.

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Labeling the test as a measure of wisdom can positively influence an older adult's performance by leveraging the stereotype that wisdom increases with age, potentially boosting their confidence and motivation.

Generalizing from the Text, the Best Strategy to Ensure That