Effects of Training on Computerized Test Performance in the Elderly.

Twenty elderly participants were administered a computerized version of the Wonderlic Personnel Inventory. Ten of the participants received training on the computer terminal prior to testing and 10 did not. Those who were familiarized with the computerized testing situation scored significantly high...

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Publicado en:	Journal of Applied Psychology Vol. 65; no. 3; pp. 357 - 359
Autores principales:	Johnson, Douglas F., White, Charles B.
Formato:	Artículo
Publicado:	American Psychological Association Jun80
Materias:	Computer assisted instruction Educational technology Programmed instruction Computer managed instruction Test-taking skills Life skills
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Sumario:	Twenty elderly participants were administered a computerized version of the Wonderlic Personnel Inventory. Ten of the participants received training on the computer terminal prior to testing and 10 did not. Those who were familiarized with the computerized testing situation scored significantly higher on the test than did the other participants. The results indicate that with proper preparation, the elderly can be meaningfully evaluated with computerized procedures.