Adult Age Differences in Reasoning from New Information.

Light, Leah L.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ270618

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Publication Date: 1982-Sep

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Adult Age Differences in Reasoning from New Information.

Light, Leah L.; And Others

Journal of Experimental Psychology: Learning, Memory, and Cognition, v8 n5 p435-47 Sep 1982

Three experiments compared reasoning from new information in young and older adults. The findings suggest at least two sources for age-related differences in reasoning from new information: poorer fact memory and reduced capacity in working memory. (Author/PN)

Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Adolescents, Age Differences, Aging (Individuals), Cognitive Processes, Context Clues, Memory, Middle Aged Adults, Older Adults

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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