Age-related differences in perceptual learning

被引:10
作者
Gilbert, DK [1 ]
Rogers, WA [1 ]
机构
[1] UNIV GEORGIA, ATHENS, GA 30602 USA
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D O I
10.1518/001872096778701953
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B84 [心理学]; C [社会科学总论]; Q98 [人类学];
学科分类号
03 ; 0303 ; 030303 ; 04 ; 0402 ;
摘要
The present study investigated age-related differences in perceptual learning. We assessed performance and learning on a semantic category visual search task. We investigated whether prepractice was beneficial for general learning and for automatic attention response development. In terms of general learning, prepractice was beneficial, especially for older adults; however, prepractice did not benefit automatic attention response development. The implications of these results for training purposes are discussed.
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页码:417 / 424
页数:8
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