Related Experiment Video
Updated: Aug 6, 2026
06:58
Highlighting and Reducing the Impact of Negative Aging Stereotypes During Older Adults' Cognitive Testing
Published on: January 24, 2020
Effects of age and ability on self-reported memory functioning and knowledge of memory aging
Celinda M Reese1, Katie E Cherry
1Department of Psychology, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater 74078, USA. celinda.reese@okstate.edu
The Journal of Genetic Psychology
|August 17, 2006
Summary
Adults
Area of Science:
- Cognitive Psychology
- Adult Development
- Gerontology
Background:
- Self-reported memory functioning is crucial for daily life.
- Understanding how age and ability influence memory perception is vital.
- Metamemory and knowledge of memory aging are key factors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the impact of age and ability on self-perceived memory.
- To explore the relationship between self-reported memory and objective performance.
- To examine the role of metamemory and knowledge of memory aging.
Main Methods:
- Utilized the Cognitive Failures Questionnaire, Memory Functioning Questionnaire, and Knowledge of Memory Aging Questionnaire.
- Assessed participants based on age, education, and verbal ability.
- Compared self-reported memory with objective memory performance measures.
Main Results:
- Age and ability differences were observed in specific memory types (prospective, retrospective).
- Self-reported memory functioning and knowledge of memory aging varied with age and ability.
- Self-reported memory differences did not correlate with objective memory performance.
Conclusions:
- Metamemory and knowledge of memory aging are distinct constructs influencing memory perception.
- Self-perceptions of memory do not always align with objective memory capabilities in adulthood.
- Further research is needed to understand the nuances of memory aging and metamemory.
Related Concept Videos
01:30Cognitive Development During Adulthood
Cognitive development continues throughout adulthood, undergoing significant shifts across early, middle, and late stages. Individual transition occurs from adolescent idealism to pragmatic and adaptable thinking in early adulthood. During this period, individuals learn to integrate personal beliefs with the recognition that other perspectives are equally valid. Exposure to the complexities of modern society, diverse experiences, and higher education contribute to this adaptive thought process,...
01:26Aging
Aging is a complex biological phenomenon influenced by various processes that affect cellular and systemic functions. Several prominent theories attempt to explain its mechanisms, highlighting cellular limitations, oxidative damage, and hormonal changes as central factors in aging.
Cellular Clock Theory
The cellular clock theory posits that the human lifespan is closely tied to the finite capacity of cells to divide, a phenomenon governed by telomeres, which are protective caps at the ends of...
Cellular Clock Theory
The cellular clock theory posits that the human lifespan is closely tied to the finite capacity of cells to divide, a phenomenon governed by telomeres, which are protective caps at the ends of...
01:16Interference and Decay
Forgetting is a complex cognitive phenomenon influenced by several factors, among which interference and decay are particularly prominent. These processes explain why individuals often struggle to retrieve specific information from memory, leading to lapses in recall that can be observed in everyday situations.
Interference occurs when competing memories hinder the retrieval of particular information. It can be classified into two types: proactive and retroactive interference. Proactive...
Interference occurs when competing memories hinder the retrieval of particular information. It can be classified into two types: proactive and retroactive interference. Proactive...
01:29Alzheimer Disease l: Introduction
Alzheimer disease is a chronic, progressive, and irreversible neurodegenerative disorder and the most common cause of dementia in older adults. It leads to gradual neuronal loss, causing cognitive decline, behavioral changes, and loss of functional independence.Risk Factors and EtiologyThe disease is multifactorial. Age is the strongest risk factor, with prevalence doubling every 5 years after age 65. Genetic factors include mutations in genes such as APP, PSEN1, and PSEN2, which are associated...
01:26Higher Mental Functions of Brain: Learning and Memory
Memory is one of the most vital higher mental functions of the brain. Memory is closely related to learning because it enables us to retain information and experiences from our past to use them in our present life. It also helps us to remember facts, events, and skills, such as riding a bike or swimming. There are two types of memory — declarative memory, which involves memorizing facts or events, and procedural memory, which enables us to remember how to do something like writing or playing an...
01:18Long-Term Memory
Long-term memory is a relatively permanent type of memory, capable of storing vast amounts of information over extended periods. Its storage capacity is generally considered unlimited.
Long-term memory can be categorized into two primary types: explicit and implicit memory. Explicit memory, also known as declarative memory, involves the conscious recollection of information that we deliberately try to remember, recall, and articulate. This type of memory encompasses specific facts, events, and...
Long-term memory can be categorized into two primary types: explicit and implicit memory. Explicit memory, also known as declarative memory, involves the conscious recollection of information that we deliberately try to remember, recall, and articulate. This type of memory encompasses specific facts, events, and...