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Download full textGuttmann, David – 1977
This is a study of decision-making patterns among urban community-living older adults. Focus is on the utilization of resources by the elderly. The sample consists of 410 respondents who were interviewed twice. The results show that action-taking related to a significant life event is the most important predictor of well-being. Significant…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Community Resources, Decision Making, Gerontology
Oster, Gerald D.; And Others – 1979
An important reaction to individuals involved in problem solving is detecting the accuracy of their responses. Prior research has established that young adults are accurate in estimating correctness to responses on the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS). These findings were extended to the elderly; also considered was whether…
Descriptors: Analysis of Covariance, Analysis of Variance, Confidence Testing, Emotional Response
