| Supplemental group discussions in memory training for older adults. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 2378683 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Memory training was compared in adults aged 60-80. Groups 1 and 2 studied a self-instructional memory training manual; Group 2 also attended supplementary group discussions of typical problems of later life, related coping methods, and the techniques in the self-instructional manuals. Group 3 was a wait-list control group. Memory performance on 2 word lists significantly improved in the supplemental discussion group but not in the group that only studied the self-instructional manual. Enhanced performances were maintained at a 1-month follow-up. Bibliotherapy alone may be inferior to treatment involving a group component, although the mechanisms of such enhancement remain unexplored with respect to memory training. Neither treated group improved their digit span or recall of names and a brief prose passage; teaching older adults the strategies of chunking and use of imagery may not be beneficial. |
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Authors:
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T M Flynn; M Storandt |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S. |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Psychology and aging Volume: 5 ISSN: 0882-7974 ISO Abbreviation: Psychol Aging Publication Date: 1990 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1990-09-07 Completed Date: 1990-09-07 Revised Date: 2007-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8904079 Medline TA: Psychol Aging Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 178-81 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Psychology, Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri 63130. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Aged Aged, 80 and over Aging / psychology* Efficiency Female Group Processes* Humans Male Memory* Mental Recall Middle Aged Programmed Instruction as Topic Teaching* |
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ID/Acronym/Agency:
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AG00030/AG/NIA NIH HHS; AG03991/AG/NIA NIH HHS; AG05681/AG/NIA NIH HHS |
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