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American Psychological Association, Neuropsychology, 1(19), p. 18-27, 2005

DOI: 10.1037/0894-4105.19.1.18

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Predicting Age-Related Dual-Task Effects With Individual Differences on Neuropsychological Tests.

Journal article published in 2005 by Roee Holtzer ORCID, Yaakov Stern ORCID, Brian C. Rakitin
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Abstract

This study examined the relation of dual-task performance to individual differences on neuropsychological tests. Neuropsychological test scores from 16 young and 16 older participants were simultaneously submitted to a factor analysis that yielded 2 factors (Attention/Executive and Memory) that differed by age and 2 (Motor Speed and Cognitive Status) that did not. Regression analyses revealed that these factors were significant predictors of performance on a delayed visual recognition task, but the relationship varied as a function of task condition. The Memory and Motor Speed factors were the strongest predictors of single-task performance, but the Attention/Executive factor was the most important predictor of dual-task performance. The authors conclude that compromised central executive may underlie age-related decline in dual-task performance.