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 handsome fellow?
Recognition A. Brad Pitt B. Gordon Ramsay C. Ryan Seacrest D. Mike “The Situation” Sorentino C Seacrest
Recall Who is this sweet-looking girl?
Recognition A. Madonna B. Katy Perry C. Jenna Elfman D. Jennifer Aniston B Katy Perry
Recall Who is this young man?
Recognition A. Eminem B. David Schwimmer C. Johnny Knoxville D. Taylor Lautner A Eminem
Recall Who is this gorgeous gal?
Recognition A. Jennifer Lopez B. Eva Longoria C. Fergie D. Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi C Fergie
Recall Who is this lovely lady?
Recognition A. Lisa Rinna B. Julia Roberts C. Kim Kardashian D. Megan Fox D Megan Fox
So which do you think is easier? Recall or Recognition? Why?