A group of children are presented with a list of 20 words that they are told to remember. Upon engaging in a free-recall task after the list is presented, which of the following children is likely to recall the most words?
A) Joe, a 10-year- old boy
B) Toni, an 8-year-old girl
C) Susan, a 5-year-old girl
D) Bob, a 5-year-old boy

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Older children generally have better memory capabilities than younger children due to the development of cognitive processes involved in memory retention and recall. Therefore, Joe, as the oldest child on the list, is likely to recall the most words.

A Group of Children Are Presented with a List of 20