title: Source memory for action in young and older adults: self vs. close or unknown others.
abstract: The present study examines source memory for actions (e.g., placing items in a suitcase). For both young and older adult participants, source memory for actions performed by the self was better than memory for actions performed by either a known (close) or unknown other. In addition, neither young nor older adults were more likely to confuse self with close others than with unknown others. Results suggest an advantage in source memory for actions performed by the self compared to others, possibly associated with sensorimotor cues that are relatively preserved in aging.
authors: Department of Psychology, Brandeis University, Waltham, MA 02454-9110, USA. nrosa@brandeis.edu
authors: Nicole M
authors: NM
authors: Rosa
authors: Angela H
authors: AH
authors: Gutchess
mesh_terms: D000203:Activities of Daily Living / Q000523:psychology; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003463:Cues; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008568:Memory; D008875:Middle Aged; D009483:Neuropsychological Tests; D012649:Self Concept; D020377:Self Efficacy; D012919:Social Behavior; D055815:Young Adult