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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Published in:Journal of Applied Psychology Vol. 65; no. 3; pp. 357 - 359
Main Authors: Johnson, Douglas F., White, Charles B.
Format: Article
Published: American Psychological Association Jun80
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          University of Arkansas, Little Rock.
          University of Texas Health Science Center, Dallas.
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        Computer assisted instruction
        Educational technology
        Programmed instruction
        Computer managed instruction
        Test-taking skills
        Life skills
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          Computer assisted instruction
          Educational technology
          Programmed instruction
          Computer managed instruction
          Test-taking skills
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      ab: 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.
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