Age differences in performance are SMALLEST when young and elderly people are asked to:
A) recognize a word they have previously seen.
B) come up with a word they have previously seen on their own.
C) remember where they heard a piece of information.
D) remember material quickly.

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Recognition memory is typically better preserved across the lifespan compared to recall memory, which requires individuals to come up with information on their own. Therefore, age differences in performance are smallest when young and elderly people are asked to recognize a word they have previously seen.

Age Differences in Performance Are SMALLEST When Young and Elderly