Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ355890
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1987
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Evaluation of Comprehension in Young and Old Adults.
Zabrucky, Karen; And Others
Developmental Psychology, v23 n1 p39-43 Jan 1987
An error-detection paradigm was used to examine the ability of young and old adults of varying educational levels to comprehend texts. Results indicated that young and old adults were equally able to detect textual inconsistencies; however, better educated adults detected more inconsistencies than less educated adults. (Author/RH)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Age Differences, Cognitive Ability, Comprehension, Older Adults, Young Adults
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Audience: Researchers
Language: English
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