Reorganization of prehension components following perturbation of object size
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Responses of older and younger persons to a perturbation of object size during a reach-to-grasp movement were compared. Older subjects exhibited patterns of movement similar to younger subjects. However, their motor output are more cautious than younger subjects. This was more apparent in the way their hands were honed in on the object. Findings indicate that older persons are more prone to accidents because their patterns of movement are more rigid when they react to unanticipated motor requirements.
Publication Name: Psychology and Aging
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0882-7974
Year: 1995
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Age-specific problems in rhythmic timing
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Research describing age related changes in timing variability between two groups of young and old amateur pianists is presented. Based on their performance in two rhythm tasks, the groups were tested for a central clock hypothesis.
Publication Name: Psychology and Aging
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0882-7974
Year: 2001
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Aging and the psychological refractory period: task-coordination strategies in young and old adults
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Research into the reasons behind older adults being less efficient in carrying out more than one task at a time is presented, with focus on testing involving the timing of the psychological refractory period.
Publication Name: Psychology and Aging
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0882-7974
Year: 2000
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