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| Problem Solving | 1 |
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| Journal of Gerontology | 1 |
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Peer reviewedDenney, Nancy Wadsworth; Palmer, Ann M. – Journal of Gerontology, 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)
