Aging and memory in skilled language performance.
J Genet Psychol
; 146(3): 389-97, 1985 Sep.
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| ID: mdl-3834044
ABSTRACT
The issue of irreversible decrements versus developmental plasticity with aging was explored for skilled language users. Fifteen English teachers (22 to 31 years of age) and 15 retired English teachers (50 to 83 years of age) were tested for language memory, using a 2 X 2 X 2 (Recall vs. Recognition X Meaningful vs. Nonmeaningful X Incidental vs. Intentional) design, and for overall grammar-skill memory, using speed and error measures. On the language-memory test, experimental variables (but not the age variable) were related to performance. On the grammar-skill test, the older subjects showed longer completion times but no decrements in accuracy. The results provided support for developmental plasticity in language memory and suggested an optimistic view of memory for skilled content areas.
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Assunto principal:
Comportamento Verbal
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Envelhecimento
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Memória
Limite:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
1985
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Article