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Genetic architecture of context processing in late middle age: more than one underlying mechanism.
Psychology and aging - 1 Dec 2011
Kremen William S, Panizzon Matthew S, Xian Hong, Barch Deanna M, Franz Carol E, Grant Michael D, Toomey Rosemary, Lyons Michael J
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Studies comparing young and older adults suggest a deficit in processing context information as a key mechanism underlying cognitive aging. However, the genetic architecture of context processing has not been examined. Consistent with previous results, we found evidence of functionally dissociable components of context processing accuracy in 1127 late middle-aged twins ages 51-60. One component emphasizes use of...
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