Current-events knowledge in adults: an investigation of age, intelligence, and nonability determinants

Article Abstract:

Research indicates that age and personality are significantly and positively linked to knowledge of current events. Tests involved subject knowledge of events between the 1930s and 1990s. Crystallized intelligence was a more effective predictor of current-events knowledge levels than fluid intelligence. Findings support the theory of intelligence-as-process, interests, and personality, fostering intelligence-as-knowledge.

Psychological aspects, Statistical Data Included, Models, Cognition, Knowledge, Theory of, Epistemology, Personality and intelligence, Human information processing, Current events, Personality (Psychology), Personality and cognition

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The locus of adult intelligence: Knowledge, abilities, and nonability traits

Article Abstract:

It has been suggested by some intelligence theorists that knowledge is an aspect of human intelligence that is well preserved. Little is known about knowledge structures throughout different domains. Academic and technology-oriented tests were undertaken by 135 middle-aged adults. Compared to younger college students, the middle-aged adults had more comprehension of most of the various knowledge domains.

Age groups, Age and intelligence

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Age, ability, and the role of prior knowledge on the acquisition of new domain knowledge: Promising results in a real-world learning environment

Article Abstract:

A study was conducted to examine knowledge acquisition across an adult age span of 18 to 70. Results indicated that prior knowledge and ability were important predictors of knowledge acquisition for learning.

Science & research, Cognitive learning

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