Aging and directed forgetting: pre-cue encoding and post-cue rehearsal effects.
The effects of pre-cue encoding and post-cue rehearsal on item-method-directed forgetting in young and older adults were examined. In Experiment 1, level-of-processing manipulations were used to examine pre-cue representations of items in directed forgetting. In Experiment 2, pre-cue levels of processing was manipulated as well as post-cue rehearsal time. In general, young adults showed greater directed forgetting than older adults, and levels of processing did not affect directed forgetting. However, increased post-cue rehearsal time eliminated directed forgetting. These findings are discussed in terms of constraints that influence item-method-directed forgetting. It is suggested that young adults, but not older adults, may use compensatory strategies to overcome these constraints.
Dulaney
Cynthia L
CL
Department of Psychology, Xavier University, Cincinnati, Ohio 45207-6511, USA.
Marks
William
W
Link
Kristen E
KE
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000375:Aging / Q000523:psychology*; D003463:Cues; D006801:Humans; D007266:Inhibition, Psychological; D008568:Memory; D011939:Mental Recall; D009483:Neuropsychological Tests; D013404:Suggestion