Which approach helps a person identify previously learned information?

The correct response is recognition tasks. This approach involves identifying previously learned information based on cues or prompts. Recognition tasks often present a list of options or images where individuals can select or indicate the correct answer from a familiar set of choices. This method is typically easier than recall tasks, as it relies on familiarity rather than the ability to retrieve information solely from memory.

In contrast, recall tasks require an individual to actively retrieve information without any prompts, which can be more challenging since it demands not just recognition but active memory retrieval. Paired associates recall is a specific type of recall task where individuals associate paired items or concepts, often used in language learning or memory studies. Maintenance rehearsal involves repeatedly practicing or reviewing information to keep it in short-term memory, but it does not directly facilitate the identification of previously learned information like recognition tasks do.