The seven sins of memory, with Daniel Schacter, PhD
Speaking of Psychology
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Do Younger People Always Have Better Memories Than Older Adults?
Do younger people always have better memories than older adults? I think in general, it's backed up by the research. But it depends what kind of memory you're talking about. For example, semantic memory holds up very well with age. Older adults can sometimes be as good as a younger adults in accessing general knowledge. Or even better.
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