Planning Decrements in Healthy Aging: Mediation Effects of Fluid Reasoning and Working Memory Capacity

Discussion.
Fluid abilities and WM capacity undergo significant changes from younger to older age in their unique contribution to planning, which might represent a mechanism whereby planning decrements in older age are brought about.

Source: Journals of Gerontology: Series B Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences - February 9, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Kostering, L., Leonhart, R., Stahl, C., Weiller, C., Kaller, C. P. Tags: Original Research Report Source Type: research