Preliminary analysis of effects of "normal" aging on different memory processes and abilities.
Visual recognition-memory span, name-face association, and verbal memory with selective reminding were tested in two groups of 24 normal healthy volunteers (above and below age 50 yr.). The preliminary study suggests differential effects of aging on specific memory components and warrants careful exploration.
Measso
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Memory Research Center, Fidia, Abano Terme, Italy.
Romani
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Martini
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Zappalà
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000375:Aging / Q000523:psychology*; D001076:Aptitude; D001245:Association Learning; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011939:Mental Recall; D008875:Middle Aged; D010364:Pattern Recognition, Visual; D011597:Psychomotor Performance; D012016:Reference Values; D012153:Retention, Psychology; D012691:Serial Learning