Determinants of Cognitive Abilities in the Elderly.

Denney, Nancy Wadsworth; Thissen, David M.

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ERIC Number: EJ274065

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1983

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Determinants of Cognitive Abilities in the Elderly.

Denney, Nancy Wadsworth; Thissen, David M.

International Journal of Aging and Human Development, v16 n1 p29-41 1983

Administered six cognitive tasks to 115 men aged 50-93. Obtained two factors. The nonverbal performance factor was significantly predicted by age while the verbal factor was significantly predicted by education. The results suggest that verbal and nonverbal abilities may be determined by different antecedents. (Author)

Descriptors: Age Differences, Aging (Individuals), Cognitive Ability, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Tests, Gerontology, Nonverbal Ability, Older Adults, Predictor Variables, Verbal Ability

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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