In this chapter we will focus on changes in working memory from young to late adulthood.
The construct of working memory has been central in the study of cognitive aging. Even prior …

There is a large body of scientific evidence, as well as a great deal of anecdotal, self-report
data, suggesting that as people age, they are not as mentally “sharp” as they used to be. In a …

Research concerned with the interrelations of adult age, working memory, and cognitive
functioning is reviewed. It is proposed that evaluations of the effects of aging on working …

Research concerned with relations between adult age and working memory is reviewed,
especially that relevant to the AD Baddeley (1986, 1992; Baddeley & G. Hitch, 1974) model …

The construct of working memory has become a central component of many models of
cognitive functioning, including those developed in the areas of thinking, problem solving …

Since its introduction in the 1970s, the concept of working memory has been a catalyst for
research (Baddeley & Hitch, 1974). Working memory is a powerful explanatory construct that …

The rapid growth in the numbers of older people worldwide has led to an equally rapid
growth in research on the changes across age in cognitive function, including the processes …

This chapter outlines the changes in cognition that occur in normal human aging, in an effort
to provide a backdrop against which neural changes can be interpreted. It highlights the …

Working memory is often considered the workplace of the mind. It refers to a temporary
memory buffer—lasting for a few seconds at most—which is able to passively store and …

The aim of the present study was to extend previous lifespan research to a wide age range
(5 to 80 year olds) and investigate any potential differences in the development and decline …