Memories for Faces, as Indexed by the Ability to Recognize

Question

Memories for faces, as indexed by the ability to recognize pictures of faces, can last for
A) At least 1 year but no longer
B) At least 10 years but no longer
C) At least 50 years but no longer
D) At least 70 years and possibly longer

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that memory for faces can last for at least 70 years and may even persist throughout a person's entire lifetime. Studies have found that older adults are able to recognize faces from their past with high levels of accuracy, indicating that these memories can be stored for decades or more.