Adult Age Differences on Traditional and Practical Problem-Solving Measures.

Denney, Nancy Wadsworth; Palmer, Ann M.

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Publication Date: 1981-May

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Adult Age Differences on Traditional and Practical Problem-Solving Measures.

Denney, Nancy Wadsworth; Palmer, Ann M.

Journal of Gerontology, v36 n3 p323-28 May 1981

Studied adults (ages 20-79) presented with two types of problem-solving tasks: a typical task used in problem-solving research, and a task composed of practical daily life problems. Results indicated that developmental function depends on the type of problem presented, while performance on abstract problems may decrease with age. (Author)

Descriptors: Adult Development, Adults, Age Differences, Aging (Individuals), Cognitive Development, Cross Sectional Studies, Performance Factors, Problem Solving

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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