Age differences in priming as a function of processing at encoding

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Ward, E. 2024. Age differences in priming as a function of processing at encoding. Consciousness and Cognition. 117. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.concog.2023.103626
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TitleAge differences in priming as a function of processing at encoding
AuthorsWard, E.
Abstract

It is unclear whether implicit memory (priming) is affected by aging. Some studies have reported no difference between young and older adults, while others have uncovered reliable reductions. An important factor that may explain these discrepancies is the manner of encoding. Processing requirements (perceptual/conceptual) have varied considerably between studies, yet processing abilities are not equally affected by aging. This study examined whether processing during encoding moderates age effects on priming. Young and older participants studied object-word pairs and made natural/manufactured (conceptual) and left/right rotation (perceptual) judgements in relation to the word or object. Objects served as targets on a subsequent continuous identification with recognition task to assess priming and recognition. Priming and recognition were greater in young than older adults for attended items, with a larger effect size in the conceptual than the perceptual condition. Findings suggest that age differences in priming may be a function of processing at encoding.

KeywordsImplicit memory; Recognition; Explicit memory; Aging; Priming; Processing
Sustainable Development Goals1 No poverty
Middlesex University ThemeHealth & Wellbeing
PublisherElsevier
JournalConsciousness and Cognition
ISSN1053-8100
Electronic1090-2376
Publication dates
Online22 Dec 2023
PrintJan 2024
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Submitted02 May 2023
Accepted10 Dec 2023
Deposited12 Dec 2023
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Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1016/j.concog.2023.103626
PubMed ID38141418
Web of Science identifierWOS:001142645900001
LanguageEnglish
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