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khang

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Research has shown that when older adults are asked to predict how well they will perform on a memory task, they are more accurate when
 
  a. the task is novel.
  b. they are told how other people have performed.
  c. they have direct experience with the task.
  d. they have no experience with the task.

Question 2

What feature of memory reflects an individual's confidence in being able to complete a task?
 
  a. metamemory
  b. memory self-efficacy
  c. online awareness
  d. source awareness



kjo;oj

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Answer to Question 1

ANSWER: c

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER: b



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