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ReviewCognitive processing2025

Age-related decline in source and associative memory.

Erdi Sümer, Hande Kaynak

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Review in Cognitive processing, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

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2 authors.

Erdi SümerDepartment of Psychology, Çankaya University, Ankara, Turkey.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9616-1882
Hande KaynakDepartment of Psychology, Çankaya University, Central Campus: Eskişehir Yolu 29. km, Yukarıyurtçu Mahallesi Mimar Sinan Caddesi No:4, Ankara, Turkey. handekaynak@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8611-5789

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This review explores the multifaceted nature of age-related decline in source memory and associative memory. The review highlights the potential effects of age-related decline in these types of memory. By integrating insights from behavioral, cognitive, and neuroscientific research, it examines how encoding, retrieval, and neural mechanisms influence this decline. Understanding these processes is critical to alleviate memory decline in older adults. Directing attention to source information during encoding, employing unitization techniques to strengthen memory associations, and utilizing metacognitive strategies to focus on relevant details show promise in enhancing memory retrieval for older adults. However, the review acknowledges limitations in processing resources and executive function, necessitating a nuanced approach to the complexities of age-related decline. In conclusion, this review underscores the importance of understanding the complexities of age-related source and associative memory decline and the potential benefits of specific cognitive strategies. It emphasizes the need for continued research on age-related memory function to improve the quality of life for aging populations.

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AgingAssociation LearningMemoryMemory DisordersMental RecallAgedExecutive FunctionHumansAge-related declineCognitive strategiesEncodingNeural mechanismsRetrievalSource memory

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