NIH R01 · 2024
Goals and Motivation to Remember Important Information in Old Age
ABSTRACT Changes in memory are one of the most common concerns of older adults. The proposed research examines how goals can motivate and improve memory in older adults through a strategic focus on selectively remembering important information. We first test how older adults can learn to focus on what is important when experiencing stress or arousal from rushing. Relative to younger adults, older adults may feel greater stress and anxiety due to rushing, when rapidly presented with large amounts of information, but can still engage in selective encoding of important information with practice under some conditions. Indeed, older adults can be motivated by responsible remembering and a fear…
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