With celebrity yearbook photos! 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 fellow?
Recognition A. Brad Pitt B. Gordon Ramsay C. Ryan Seacrest D. Mike “The Situation” Sorentino
C. Ryan Seacrest
Recall Who is this sweet-looking girl?
Recognition A. Madonna B. Katy Perry C. Reese Witherspoon D. Jennifer Aniston
B. Katy Perry
Recall Who is this fine young man?
Recognition A. Wiz Khalifa B. Jay Z C. Big Sean D. Fetty Wap
B. Jay Z
Recall Who is this guy?
Recognition A. Pat S B. Elvis Pressely C. Donald Trump D. Regis Philbin
C. Donald Trump
Who is this ?
Oprah Winfrey Cuba Gooding Jr. Will Smith Jamie Fox
Recall Who is this lovely lady?
Recognition A. I Carly B. Julia Roberts C. Kim Kardashian D. Kate Middleton
D. Kate Middleton
So which do you think is easier? Recall or Recognition? Why?