[en] Semantic hyperpriming has consistently been found in normal aging. However,
<br />because the standard instructions to test semantic priming are generally ambiguous
<br />(focusing on both accuracy and speed), it is difficult to account for hyperpriming in
<br />older adults. By using the direct and mediated priming paradigms, this study investigates
<br />whether older adults’ response mode at testing may explain hyperpriming. First, we
<br />show that, under identical conditions, inducing a response mode that favors speed leads
<br />to greater priming effects in older adults. The pattern of results is similar to what is
<br />observed under standard instructions. Second, prompting a response mode that favors
<br />accuracy leads to greater priming effects in younger adults. We discuss various explanations
<br />for these findings and conclude, in accordance with the Ratcliff, Thapar,
<br />Gomez, and McKoon (2004a) diffusion model, that hyperpriming in normal aging is
<br />contingent on older adults’ response mode at testing.
Disciplines :
Theoretical & cognitive psychology
Author, co-author :
Stefaniak, Nicolas ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département des sciences cognitives > Neuropsychologie
Meulemans, Thierry ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Services généraux (Fac. de psycho. et des sc. de l'éducat.) > Doyen de la Faculté de Psychologie et des sc. de l'éducation
Willems, Sylvie ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Services généraux (Fac. de psycho. et des sc. de l'éducat.) > Clinique psychologique et logopédique universitaire (CPLU)
Language :
English
Title :
Semantic Hyperpriming in Normal Aging: A Consequence of Instructions?
Alternative titles :
[fr] L'effet d'hyperamorçage dans le vieillissement : une conséquence des instructions?
Publication date :
2010
Journal title :
Neuropsychology, Development, and Cognition. Section B, Aging, Neuropsychology and Cognition
ISSN :
1382-5585
eISSN :
1744-4128
Publisher :
Psychology Press, New York, United States - New York
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