Age-related differences in performance on the Wisconsin card-sorting test: a meta-analytic review

Article Abstract:

Two-meta-analyses investigating age-related differences in performance on a popular measure of executive function, the Wisconsin Card sorting test (WCST) are reported. Results indicated that robust age differences were present on both measures. Findings are discussed along with current accounts of age differences in performance of the WCST.

Influence, Ability, Psychological research, Aptitude

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Looking back and looking ahead: adult age differences in consistency of diachronous ratings of subjective well-being

Article Abstract:

The consistency of diachronous ratings of subjective well-being (SWB) is investigated. Past SWB was rated lower and future SWB was predicted higher than present SWB in young adulthood.

Comparative analysis, Old age, Adulthood

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Investigating the structure and age variance of episodic memory across the adult lifespan

Article Abstract:

The decline of episodic memory with age was examined in a study that assessed three different modalities of material and three different types of tests.

Episodic memory

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