By age 6, children know that recognition is easier than recall, short lists are easier to remember than long lists, and forgetting is more likely over time. They are developing
A) scientific reasoning.
B) expertise.
C) metamemory.
D) critical thinking.

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The ability to understand and regulate one's own memory processes is called metamemory, which involves knowledge and awareness of how memory works. By the age of 6, children have developed some basic understanding of memory, such as recognition being easier than recall and short lists being easier to remember than long lists. Therefore, choice C, metamemory, is the best answer. Choices A, B, and D are not related to the specific developmental milestone described.

By Age 6, Children Know That Recognition Is Easier Than