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Knowledge of memory aging across the lifespan.

Katie E Cherry¹, Blakeley Blanchard, Erin J Walker

¹a Louisiana State University.

The Journal of Genetic Psychology

|December 16, 2014

Summary

High school students demonstrate less knowledge about memory aging compared to older adults. This suggests a bias towards ageist stereotypes impacting their understanding of cognitive changes.

Keywords:

Alzheimer's disease adult cognition age-associated memory impairment ageism memory aging knowledge normal and pathological memory deficits

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Cognitive Psychology
Developmental Psychology
Gerontology

Background:

Understanding of memory aging varies across the lifespan.
Ageist stereotypes can influence perceptions of cognitive decline.
Knowledge about normal versus pathological memory aging is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

To examine knowledge of normal and pathological memory aging across a wide age range.
To compare memory aging knowledge between high school students and older adults.
To investigate potential ageist biases in understanding memory aging.

Main Methods:

A lifespan sample of 198 participants (ages 13-88) completed the Knowledge of Memory Aging Questionnaire.
Response accuracy was analyzed across different age groups.
Follow-up analyses examined responses related to ageist views of cognition.

Main Results:

High school students showed lower accuracy in knowledge of memory aging compared to college students, middle-aged, and older adults.
High school students' responses indicated a bias toward ageist stereotypes of memory aging.
Accuracy differences were particularly noted in questions addressing ageist views of adult cognition.

Conclusions:

Adolescents may hold stereotypical views about memory aging.
Educational interventions are needed to improve knowledge of normative cognitive aging.
Further research should explore the origins and impact of ageist beliefs on memory perception.