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Older readers' processing of medical information that contradicts their beliefs
Author(s)G Elizabeth Rice, Morris A Okun
Journal titleThe Journals of Gerontology, vol 49, no 3, May 1994
Pagespp P119-128
KeywordsCognitive processes ; Memory and Reminiscence.
AnnotationThis study demonstrated that older readers recall and recognise medical information which contradicts their initial beliefs less accurately than they do with information which affirms their initial beliefs.
Accession NumberCPA-940609009 A
ClassmarkDA: DB

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