Multifactorial memory training with older adults: How to foster maintenance of improved performance
Anna Stigsdotter Neely
Bok Engelsk 1994
| Utgitt | Stockholm : Karolinska Institutet , 1994(1989)
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| Omfang | 9 s.
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| Utgave | Artikkel i bok
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| Opplysninger | Abstract: The purpose of this stuy was to examine the effects of a multifactorial,e,ory training program designed for normal older adults. the multifactorial program involved the training of three components that are critical to memory functioning: recoding operations, attentional functions and relaxation. two control groups were used. One control group took part in general cognitive activation progarm involving training in problem solving, logical thinking, and visuospatial skills, whereas the other received no training. Three types of tasks were administrated to assess potential effects on training: (a) free recall of words within the Buschke elective reminding paradigm, (b) digit span, and (c) the Benton visual retention test. Results indicated that the multifactorial grouåp improved performance following training on several measures of the selective reminding task, and that this improvement was maintained 6 months after completion of training. In addition, the two other groupås did not show any improvement of memory perfromance,and no effects occured in the digit span and visual retention tasks. This pattern of results suggests that multifactorial training may be an effective way of achieving long-term benefits of training for older people, and that effects of memory training may be relatively task-specific.
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| ISBN | 91-628-1186-X
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