PROBABILITY LEARNING AND AGING.

Presents a study of the performance of young and old adult subjects in a probability learning task which used different reinforcement procedures and material rewards. Interaction effect which was found between age level and sex; Results which could imply an increase in rigidity and cautiousness wit...

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Publicado en:	Journal of Genetic Psychology Vol. 136; no. 1; pp. 55 - 65
Autores principales:	Winefield, A. H., Mullins, G. P.
Formato:	Artículo
Publicado:	Taylor & Francis Ltd Mar80
Materias:	Probability learning Psychological aspects of aging Gender differences (Psychology)
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Sumario:	Presents a study of the performance of young and old adult subjects in a probability learning task which used different reinforcement procedures and material rewards. Interaction effect which was found between age level and sex; Results which could imply an increase in rigidity and cautiousness with age in men and a decrease in these qualities with age in women.