Improving encoding and retrieval processes in older adults

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Event Abstract Back to Event Improving encoding and retrieval processes in older adults Ilmiye Huseyin1* and L. Aiman1 1 School of Psychology, Deakin University, Australia The ability of older adults to encode and retrieve information efficiently is significantly influenced by divided attention conditions (Craik, Govoni, Naveh-Benjamin, & Anderson, 1996). Difficulties in carrying out memory tasks could impact on their health, ability to live independently, and psychological well being (Bowling & Grundy, 1997). Thus, effective strategies and techniques to delay memory decline or enhance memory skills, specifically improving encoding and retrieval processes under dual attention conditions are required. The current paper presents preliminary findings in relation to how encoding and retrieval processes can be improved through computer game training. A sample of 26 older adults aged between 60 and 80 years old were randomly assigned to either a computer game training group or to a non computer game training group and were tested with a recognition memory task at pre- and posttests. Results from this study showed that when attention was divided at retrieval participants who trained with a computer game recalled more words than those who did not participate in computer game training but there was no significant difference between the two groups when attention was divided at encoding. This finding indicates that computer game training is beneficial in improving older adults’ ability to retrieve information when performed with a concurrent secondary task showing that it is possible to enhance older adults’ memory skills. These findings need to be further corroborated with further research in the area of training older adults’ memory skills. Conference: 10th International Conference on Cognitive Neuroscience, Bodrum, Turkey, 1 Sep - 5 Sep, 2008. Presentation Type: Poster Presentation Topic: Memory & Learning Citation: Huseyin I and Aiman L (2008). Improving encoding and retrieval processes in older adults. Conference Abstract: 10th International Conference on Cognitive Neuroscience. doi: 10.3389/conf.neuro.09.2009.01.280 Copyright: The abstracts in this collection have not been subject to any Frontiers peer review or checks, and are not endorsed by Frontiers. They are made available through the Frontiers publishing platform as a service to conference organizers and presenters. The copyright in the individual abstracts is owned by the author of each abstract or his/her employer unless otherwise stated. Each abstract, as well as the collection of abstracts, are published under a Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 (attribution) licence (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) and may thus be reproduced, translated, adapted and be the subject of derivative works provided the authors and Frontiers are attributed. For Frontiers’ terms and conditions please see https://www.frontiersin.org/legal/terms-and-conditions. Received: 09 Dec 2008; Published Online: 09 Dec 2008. * Correspondence: Ilmiye Huseyin, School of Psychology, Deakin University, Geelong, Australia, ihu@deakin.edu.au Login Required This action requires you to be registered with Frontiers and logged in. To register or login click here. Abstract Info Abstract The Authors in Frontiers Ilmiye Huseyin L. Aiman Google Ilmiye Huseyin L. Aiman Google Scholar Ilmiye Huseyin L. Aiman PubMed Ilmiye Huseyin L. Aiman Related Article in Frontiers Google Scholar PubMed Abstract Close Back to top Javascript is disabled. Please enable Javascript in your browser settings in order to see all the content on this page.