A recognition memory task is often easier than a recall memory task because
A)we only have to eliminate the incorrect options to get the correct answer.
B)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.
C)we have to both generate options and eliminate the incorrect options.
D)we seem to prefer multiple-choice memory assessments to those involving self-generated recall.

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In a recognition memory task, we are presented with options and only have to identify the correct answer among them, whereas in a recall memory task, we have to generate the correct answer ourselves without any prompts or options. Therefore, eliminating incorrect options can make recognition memory tasks easier than recall memory tasks.

A Recognition Memory Task Is Often Easier Than a Recall