What is the name of the activity in which learners memorize a collection of objects and later identify which objects are missing?

• A. Pelmanism
• B. Mnemonics
• C. Flashcards
• D. Role-play

Answer: (A)

This item assesses memory recall from a brief exposure to a set of objects, followed by identifying what is missing. Pelmanism is a traditional memory activity exactly like this: you show a group of items, let learners study them, then remove or hide some and ask them to recall which items were present or which are missing. It strengthens short-term memory, attention to detail, and the ability to retrieve information from memory.

Mnemonics are memory aids that help encode information for easier recall, not a task of recalling a set of objects after exposure. Flashcards involve active recall using prompts, typically with visible cues and questions, rather than identifying missing items from a once-seen collection. Role-play is about acting out scenarios to practice skills, not memory of objects.