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?

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

Recall Who is this?

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

Recall Who is this?

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

Recall Who is this?

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

Recall Who is this?

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

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