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Age-Related Changes in Duration Reproduction: Involvement of Working Memory Processes
- Source :
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Brain and Cognition . Oct 2006 62(1):17-23. - Publication Year :
- 2006
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Abstract
- The aim of the present research was to study age-related changes in duration reproduction by differentiating the working memory processes underlying this time estimation task. We compared performances of young and elderly adults in a duration reproduction task performed in simple and concurrent task conditions. Participants were also administered working memory tests to measure storage and central executive functions. Findings indicated a differential involvement of working memory storage and central executive functions in age-related differences in temporal tasks. The limited storage capacities explained age-related changes in the simple task of duration reproduction, and the dysfunctioning of central executive functions accounted for age-related changes in duration reproduction performed in a concurrent task condition, which involves greater attentional resources.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0278-2626
- Volume :
- 62
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- ERIC
- Journal :
- Brain and Cognition
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- EJ743684
- Document Type :
- Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bandc.2006.03.003