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The effects of previously acquired knowledge on memory for textual information

M Byrd

    International Journal of Aging & Human Development
    |January 1, 1986
    PubMed
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    Older adults struggle with delayed memory recall, especially when distinguishing new information from existing semantic memory. This impacts their ability to retain stories about famous figures.

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