Text Comprehension Products and Processes in Young, Young-Old, and Old-Old Adults

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ID12442415
AuthorsD Mcginnis, Dorothy J McGinnis (Oakland University, corresponding author)
Year2009
Volume64B
Issue2
Pages202-211
Publication date2009-03-01
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueThe Journals of Gerontology Series B (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1079-5014 • E-ISSN: 1758-5368
PublisherOxford University Press (OUP) (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1093/geronb/gbp005
PMID19286643
PMCIDPMC2655173
OpenAlexW2145160445
LanguageEN
Citations received2
References cited34

Aging may be associated with an increase in generalized text processing, particularly in adults older than 75 years. The current study examined text comprehension in young, young-old, and old-old adults. Experiment 1 included a comprehension measure (product) and Experiment 2 examined inferences generated during reading (process). Comprehension scores were lowest in old-old adults. Generalized and elaborative inference scores were highest in old-old adults. Participants over 65 years with the lowest scores on cognitive integrity variables also had significantly lower comprehension scores, but there was no effect of cognitive integrity on inference scores. This dissociation suggests that inferential processes may be maintained even when cognitive integrity and comprehension declines are present. Relevance to cognitive aging theories addressing text processing and self-regulatory processes is addressed

Cognition · Cognitive aging · Cognitive psychology · Comprehension · Developmental psychology · Dissociation (chemistry · Inference · Linguistics · Reading (process · Reading comprehension · Young adult · Computer Science · Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research · Neurobiology of Language and Bilingualism · Psychology · Reading and Literacy Development · Artificial Intelligence

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