Older adults perform better on episodic memory tests when instructed to use
A) automatic processing.
B) divided attention.
C) internal study strategies such as rehearsal.
D) metamemory.

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Internal study strategies such as rehearsal are effective in improving episodic memory among older adults. This may be due to the fact that as people age, their reliance on automated processing declines, making internal strategies more important for effective memory encoding and retrieval. Divided attention can actually impair memory performance, and while metamemory (awareness and understanding of one's own memory processes) can be helpful, it does not directly improve memory performance.

Older Adults Perform Better on Episodic Memory Tests When Instructed