Self-generated mnemonics for number recall in young and old adults.
Self-generated strategies for recall of number facts were examined in 164 adults who ranged in age from 20 to 86 years. Participants recalled a number list that included six 2-digit prices and six 4-digit phone numbers. Following recall, participants reported their encoding strategies. A larger percentage of the younger subjects (< 49 yr.) reported using a specific verbal mediator to facilitate encoding, and younger subjects recalled more 2-digit and 4-digit numbers. Across age groups, the self-reported use of encoding strategies facilitated recall.
Hill
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Department of Educational Psychology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City 84112.
Schwob
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Ottman
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D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D001244:Association; D003071:Cognition; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008568:Memory; D011939:Mental Recall; D008875:Middle Aged; D014705:Verbal Behavior