A Recognition Memory Task Is Often Easier Than a Recall

A recognition memory task is often easier than a recall memory task because

A) we compare the difference in the amount of time to remember the information correctly with the amount of time taken initially to remember the information.
B) we have to both generate options and eliminate the incorrect options.
C) we only have to eliminate the incorrect options to get the correct answer.
D) we seem to prefer multiple-choice memory assessments to those involving self-generated recall.