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

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.

Added: 2000-08-15

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Authors: A. Ardila, V. Mendoza, F. Ostosky-Solis

This is the report of a study that was conducted for two purposes: (1) to develop a new method to teach adults to read and to write while reinforing neuropsychological abilities, and (2) to compare the efficiency of this new method with the two traditional methods used in Mexico to teach adults to read and write.

Added: 2000-01-01

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Authors: A. Ardila, G. Lopez-Arango, F. Ostosky-Solis, M. Rosselli, V. Uriel-Mendoza

The purpose of this study was to further analyze the effects of education across different age ranges on neuropsychological test performance. Analyzing the data helps determine the influence of schooling background on neuropsychological test performance, and also contributes to a better understanding of the cerebral organization of cognitive activity.

Added: 1998-01-01

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