You can learn new things at any age, with Rachel Wu, PhD
Speaking of Psychology
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Unleashing the Inner Child: Overcoming Adult Learning Challenges
Explores the challenges adults face when learning new skills due to societal expectations and fixed mindsets, contrasting with children's natural curiosity and forgiving learning environments. Discusses a study showing older adults can improve cognitive abilities through intensive learning, challenging the misconception of inevitable cognitive decline with age. Emphasizes the importance of continuous learning for cognitive health and independence, debunking the notion that age limits one's ability to learn.
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