Journal Article10.1016/0273-2297(90)90006-P
Working memory as a processing resource in cognitive aging
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TL;DR: In this article, the effects of aging on working memory can be classified into within-context and out-of-context assessments, and it is suggested that increased age across the adult years is associated with reductions in the effectiveness of working memory.
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About: This article is published in Developmental Review. The article was published on 01 Mar 1990. The article focuses on the topics: Cognitive load & Short-term memory.
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