Aging and memory study: How older adults learn
This study uses brain scans to understand how older adults (65-80) and younger adults (18-30) learn and generalize information. It may help explain memory changes with age.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18-30 or 65-80 years old.
- You are fluent in English.
- You are right-handed.
- You have no memory or thinking problems (confirmed by a short test).
- You have no neurological disorder like Alzheimer's or Parkinson's.
- You are able to lie still on your back for 1-2 hours (needed for the brain scan).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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