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A meta-analytic review of emotion recognition and aging

Implications for neuropsychological models of aging

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ID23322871
AuthorsTed Ruffman (0000-0001-8790-6451, University of Otago, corresponding author), Julie D Henry (0000-0002-2081-3717, UNSW Sydney), Vicki Livingstone (0000-0002-3309-1231, University of Otago), Lester H Phillips (0000-0002-0988-3028, University of Aberdeen), Louise H Phillips (0000-0003-1005-8567)
Year2008
Volume32
Issue4
Pages863-881
Publication date2008-01-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueNeuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0149-7634 • E-ISSN: 1873-7528
PublisherElsevier BV (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1016/j.neubiorev.2008.01.001
PMID18276008
OpenAlexW2055178271
LanguageEN
Citations received108
References cited170

Anger · Cognition · Cognitive psychology · Context (archaeology) · Developmental psychology · Disgust · Happiness · Modalities · Neuropsychology · Sadness · Surprise · Aging and Gerontology Research · Clinical Psychology · Evolutionary Psychology and Human Behavior · Face Recognition and Perception · Neuroscience · Psychology · Social Psychology

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