Younger and older adults are being tested on implicit memory for information not relevant to the task at hand.You would predict:
A)both groups will have equally poor implicit memory scores
B)both groups will have equally high implicit memory scores
C)the older adults will have better implicit memory
D)the younger adults will have better implicit memory

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Research has shown that older adults tend to perform better on tasks involving implicit memory, especially if the information is related to their life experiences. The irrelevant information in this task may still activate relevant memories in the older adults, leading to better performance compared to younger adults.

Younger and Older Adults Are Being Tested on Implicit Memory