Of the many negative stereotypes that exist about older adults, the most common is that they are forgetful, senile and prone to so-called "senior moments." In fact, while cognitive processes do decline with age, simply reminding older adults about ageist ideas actually exacerbates their memory problems, reveals important new research from the USC Davis School of Gerontology. The study, forthcoming in the journal iPsychological Science/i, is an extension of the ...Tuesday, 2 July 2013
Stereotypes About Aging can Negatively Impact Older Adults' Memory
Of the many negative stereotypes that exist about older adults, the most common is that they are forgetful, senile and prone to so-called "senior moments." In fact, while cognitive processes do decline with age, simply reminding older adults about ageist ideas actually exacerbates their memory problems, reveals important new research from the USC Davis School of Gerontology. The study, forthcoming in the journal iPsychological Science/i, is an extension of the ...
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