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A - 82 Differences in Cognitive Effort-Based Decision Making between Younger and Older Adults.

  • Published In: Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 2024, v. 39, n. 7. P. 1020 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Scott, Bonnie M; Eisinger, Robert; Mara, Roshan; Rana, Amtul-noor; Thompson, Sable; Okun, Michael S; Gunduz, Aysegul; Bowers, Dawn 3 of 3

Abstract

This article focuses on comparing cognitive effort-based decision-making between younger adults (YAs) and older adults (OAs) using an objective behavioral task assessing motivation. The study involved 35 YAs (average age 21.9) and 35 OAs (average age 68.4) who completed cognitive screening, mood and motivation questionnaires, and a computerized game requiring effort expenditure for variable rewards. Results showed YAs were generally more willing to exert effort and made faster decisions except when rewards were low, while OAs' effort choices were influenced by reward magnitude, probability, and previous outcomes, with fatigue and apathy levels correlating with effort in certain conditions. The findings suggest the task can detect subtle motivational differences related to aging and is suitable for assessing motivation in older populations.

Additional Information

  • Source:Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology. 2024/10, Vol. 39, Issue 7, p1020
  • Document Type:Abstract
  • Subject Area:Health and Medicine
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0887-6177
  • DOI:10.1093/arclin/acae067.096
  • Accession Number:184163387
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