Implications for Implicit Learning and the Elderly
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Implicit learning is described as acquiring knowledge through exposure; learning about things unintentionally and indirectly. Is implicit learning still possible in the elderly? If so, how might this type of learning be beneficial?
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The simple answer to your question is, it depends. While some studies have shown that elderly people revealed implicit learning equivalent to college-aged students (Feeney, Howard, & Howard, 2002), the direct conclusion of implicit learning and the elderly is difficult upon further examination. One of the difficulties found in much research involves age-related deficits in ...
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