Motivation explains disconnect between testing, real-life functioning for seniors

Tuesday, July 29, 2014 - 09:02 in Psychology & Sociology

A psychology researcher is proposing a new theory to explain why older adults show declining cognitive ability with age, but don't necessarily show declines in the workplace or daily life. One key appears to be how motivated older adults are to maintain focus on cognitive tasks.

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