| Aging and free recall for objects located in space. | |
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PMID: 3335754 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The free recall of objects located in space was examined in young and elderly respondents. The visual distinctiveness of the spatial context in which the stimulus objects were placed was varied systematically. Under conditions in which contextual cues were lacking (objects presented simply in a list format), or in which the context was visually bland (a two-dimensional, black-and-white map), the free-recall performance of elderly persons was significantly poorer than that of young adults. Under conditions in which visually distinctive cues were added to the spatial context (a colored map, a three-dimensional unpainted model, a three-dimensional painted model, or a large room), no difference in performance between young and elderly respondents was observed. Results support the hypothesis that visually distinctive cues produce greater depth of processing for elderly persons, facilitating free recall of objects located in space. |
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Authors:
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M J Sharps; E S Gollin |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S. |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of gerontology Volume: 43 ISSN: 0022-1422 ISO Abbreviation: J Gerontol Publication Date: 1988 Jan |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1988-02-09 Completed Date: 1988-02-09 Revised Date: 2007-11-14 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0374762 Medline TA: J Gerontol Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: P8-11 Citation Subset: AIM; IM; S |
Affiliation:
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Department of Psychology, University of Colorado, Boulder 80309. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adolescent Adult Aged Aged, 80 and over Aging / psychology* Female Humans Male Memory / physiology* Mental Recall / physiology* Pattern Recognition, Visual / physiology Space Perception / physiology* |
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1RO1 AG05952-01/AG/NIA NIH HHS |
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