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Denney, 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)
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Witt, Sandra J.; Cunningham, Walter R. – Journal of Gerontology, 1979
The results of this study highlight the cognitive intellectual aspect of the speed of behavior. These findings supplement Hunt's studies of the relationships between speed of cognitive processing and performance of young adults on conventional tests, and emphasize the importance of cognitive speed for subsequent intellectual development. (Author)
Descriptors: Adult Development, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Tests, Conceptual Tempo
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Schulz, Richard – Journal of Gerontology, 1982
Discusses semantic issues in defining emotions. Describes important constructs derived from major theories of emotionality. Examines social-psychological and biological changes associated with aging in the context of these theories. Reviews available data on emotionality and aging, describing experimental attempts at manipulating the emotional…
Descriptors: Adult Development, Affective Behavior, Aging (Individuals), Biological Influences
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Mueller, Jean E. – Journal of Gerontology, 1981
This bibliography is the 10th supplement to the original title which covered 1934-1969. The supplements include all titles of earlier years which were found after the original bibliography was published. (Author)
Descriptors: Adult Development, Aging (Individuals), Behavior Development, Bibliographies