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Age-Related Cognitive Decline During Normal Aging: The Complex Effect of Education (2000)

Age-Related Cognitive Decline During Normal Aging: The Complex Effect of Education

Authors: A. Ardila, Susan Gibson, F. Ostosky-Solis, M. Rosselli

Collection: Research Materials

The purpose of this study was to further analyze the effects of education on cognitive decline during normal aging. Two main findings were obtained: (a) In people with low education, maximum scores more often were observed not in the youngest group but in the second age range (middle age adults: 31-50 years); and (b) Several different types of relationships between education and cognitive decline during normal aging were found, depending on aspect of cognitive functioning.

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Added: 2000-08-15

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