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Peer reviewedSpilich, George J. – International Journal of Aging and Human Development, 1984
Discusses the problem of designing educational systems for the aged to maximize their potential for success. Suggests that complex changes in working memory occur with advanced age; by understanding the nature of these changes, educational materials can be designed which properly refresh memory and guide comprehension. (JAC)
Descriptors: Adult Students, Cognitive Processes, Gerontology, Instructional Development
