Picture Recognition Memory in Children: Effects of Homogeneous versus Heterogeneous Classes of Pictures

Abstract

This study shows that, when homogeneous classes of pictures are used in a picture-recognition task, developmental trends do emerge whereas when a heterogeneous class of pictures is used such developmental trends are not found. These results are consistent with the view that as children get older (3–4 yr., 6–7 yr., 9–10 yr., adolescents, adults) they get better at organizing material that is more difficult to differentiate or remember.