Testing-the-limits and the study of adult age differences in cognitive plasticity of a mnemonic skill

Investigated the range and limits of cognitive reserve capacity as a general approach to the understanding of age differences in cognitive functioning. Testing-the-limits is proposed as a research strategy. Data are reported from 2 training studies involving old (65 to 83 years old) and young adults (19 to 29 years old). The training, designed to… Continue reading Testing-the-limits and the study of adult age differences in cognitive plasticity of a mnemonic skill