Recall vs. Recognition With celebrity yearbook photos!

Instructions I will show you an old school photo of a celebrity and ask you to identify who it is with no hints. –This is testing your recall – I am asking you to recall all of the celebrities you’ve ever seen that could possibly fit your impression of the picture. You’ll find that this is probably pretty tough. Next, I will offer you a list of possible celebrities to choose from that might belong to that photo (like a multiple choice test). –This is testing your recognition – by asking you to choose the answer from a list of possibilities, you will probably find that when you have the opportunity to recognize the individual in question, it is easier to come up with a match. Ready?

Recall Who is this handsome fellow?

Recognition A. Brad Pitt B. Gordon Ramsay C. Ryan Seacrest D. Mike “The Situation” Sorentino

Recall Who is this sweet-looking girl?

Recognition A. Madonna B. Katy Perry C. Jenna Elfman D. Jennifer Aniston

Recall Who is this fine young man?

Recognition A. Eminem B. David Schwimmer C. Johnny Knoxville D. Taylor Lautner

Recall Who is this gorgeous gal?

Recognition A. Jennifer Lopez B. Eva Longoria C. Fergie D. Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi

Recall Who is this lovely lady?

Recognition A. Lisa Rinna B. Julia Roberts C. Kim Kardashian D. Megan Fox

Recall Who is this “serious” young man?

Recognition A. Justin Timberlake B. Webb Simpson C. Owen Wilson D. Mathew McConaughey

Recall Who is this fun young lady?

Recognition A. Emma Stone B. Lindsay Lohan C. Rumer Willis D. Katherine Heigl

Recall Who is this lovely lady?

Recognition A. Mayim Bailik B. Jewel C. Olivia Wilde D. Blake Lively

Recall Who is this talkative young woman?

Recognition A. Oprah Winfrey B. Viola Davis C. Octavia Spencer D. Gabrielle Union

Recall Who is this class clown?

Recognition A. Bill Clinton B. Louis CK C. Sean Penn D. Ron Howard

Recall Who is this handsome young man?

Recognition A. Tony Danza B. John Stamos C. Henry Winkler D. Robert Downey Jr

Recall Who is this former “queen”?

Recognition A. Gal Gadot B. Cote de Pablo C. Natalie Portman D. Eva Longoria

Recall Who is this muli- talented young lady?

Recognition A. Emily Deschanel B. Zooey Deschanel C. Linda Cardelini D. Lauren Graham

Recall Who is this dapper young man?

Recognition A. Jimmy Buffet B. John McCain C. Joe Biden D. Larry David

Recall Who is this gorgeous gal?

Recognition A. Isla Fisher B. Amy Adams C. Jessica Chastain D. Christina Hendricks

Recall Who is this talented girl?

Recognition A. Jennifer Lopez B. Lady GaGa C. Elizabeth Banks D. Madonna

Recall Who is this “serious looking” young man?

Recognition A. Jonah Hill B. Russel Brand C. Weird Al Yankovic D. Seth Rogan

Recall Who is this “serious” young man?

Recognition A. Jessica Biel B. Jessica Alba C. Pamela Anderson D. Kim Kardashian

Recall Which famous brother is this?

Recognition A. Daniel Baldwin B. Billy Baldwin C. Alec Baldwin D. Stephen Baldwin

Bonus: Recall Can you name this famous family?

So which do you think is easier? Recall or Recognition? Why?