On which of the following tasks is a 20-year-old most likely to outperform a 70-year-old?
A) recalling previously presented nonsense syllables
B) recognizing previously presented foreign language words
C) recalling previously presented names of cities
D) recognizing previously presented names of fruits and vegetables

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Young adults tend to outperform older adults in tasks requiring the recall of information, such as recalling nonsense syllables, due to differences in memory capabilities that can be affected by aging.

On Which of the Following Tasks Is a 20-Year-Old Most