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Metamemory and memory efficiency in older adults: Learning about the benefits of priority processing and value-directed remembering.
Alan D. Castel,Shannon McGillivray,Michael C. Friedman +2 more
- 01 Jan 2012
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About: The article was published on 01 Jan 2012. and is currently open access. The article focuses on the topics: Metamemory & Value (mathematics).
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