The generation effect says that __________.
A) in humans, older generations typically have better memory than younger generations until very old age
B) information that is generated is remembered better than information that is given
C) neurons regenerate when new information is stored into memory
D) a new generation of memory research is needed because of inadequacies in measuring abstract concepts

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The generation effect is a phenomenon in which information that is actively generated by an individual is remembered better than information that is passively received. This has been demonstrated in numerous studies and is considered a robust finding in memory research.

The Generation Effect Says That __________