Learning and Memory in Normal Aging

donald Kausler Is One Of The Founding Fathers Of Research On Aging. Internationally Recognized, His Efforts Have Formed The Cornerstone Of Research On How Age Affects Memory And Learning. Now, In One Comprehensive Volume, Kausler Condenses Research Findings In This Realm Into One Engaging And Forthright Book. What Are The Effects Of Aging On Classical And Operant Conditioning? How Does Age Affect Memory Capacity/transfer Of Learning Skill Acquisition? Kausler Addresses All Of These Issues And More In A Clearly Presented, Easily Understood Review Of Major Research Findings.

key Features
* Single Authored For Clarity And Consistency Of Presentation
* Comprehensive Coverage Of The Effects Of Age On All Aspects Of Learning And Memory
* Focus On Aspects Of Normal Aging Rather Than Pathological States

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kausler, The Former Editor Of The Journal Psychology And Aging, Presents A Comprehensive Analysis And Review Of The Effects Of Normal Aging On Learning And Memory. Beginning With Discussions Of Classical And Operant Learning, He Discusses Contemporary Research On The Learning Of Motor Skills, Stimulus Discrimination, Pattern Recognition, Verbal Learning, And The Transfer Of Learning To New Domains. The Effects Of Normal Aging Are Discussed With Reference To Sensory, Short-term, Long-term, Episodic, Semantic, And Implicit Memory. Annotation C. Book News, Inc., Portland, Or (booknews.com)