Research has shown that when older adults are asked to predict how well they will perform on a memory task, they are more accurate when
A) the task is novel.
B) they are told how other people have performed.
C) they have direct experience with the task.
D) they have no experience with the task.

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Research has shown that older adults are more accurate in predicting their memory performance when they have direct experience with the task. This suggests that actual experience with a task may improve their awareness of their own abilities.

Research Has Shown That When Older Adults Are Asked to Predict