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Numerosity comparison, cognitive strategies, and general cognitive functioning in older people
Jakub Słupczewski1, Małgorzata Gut2, Jacek Matulewski3
1Doctoral School of Social Sciences, Nicolaus Copernicus University, Toruń, Poland.
Frontiers in Psychology
|April 17, 2024
Summary
Cognitive functioning and strategies significantly impact numerical comparison in older adults. Higher cognitive function correlates with better accuracy and faster response times in numerosity tasks.
Area of Science:
- Cognitive Psychology
- Neuroscience
- Gerontology
Background:
- Age-related differences exist in numerical cognition, specifically numerosity comparison ability.
- Individual differences in cognitive strategies used in numerosity tasks are linked to the aging process.
- General cognitive functioning is a potential factor influencing these age-related differences.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationships between numerosity comparison ability, cognitive strategies, and general cognitive functioning in older adults.
- To understand how cognitive resources influence performance on numerical tasks in aging populations.
Main Methods:
- Forty-seven elderly participants were assessed.
- Overall cognitive functioning was evaluated using standardized scales.
- Numerosity comparison ability was measured using a computerized task.
Main Results:
- Significant correlations were found between cognitive functioning and numerosity task performance (accuracy and response time).
- Attention and executive functions positively correlated with task correctness.
- Long-term memory and visuospatial skills negatively correlated with response time, while memory also correlated with strategy complexity.
Conclusions:
- General cognitive functioning and employed strategies are significant predictors of numerosity comparison performance in older adults.
- Cognitive resource levels are associated with strategy selection in older individuals.
- Cognitive strategy assessment may aid in developing new diagnostic tools for cognitive function in aging.
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