Do alternative names block young and older adults' retrieval of proper names?
Do alternative names block young and older adults' retrieval of proper names?
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DOI:
10.1016/s0093-934x(03)00363-8
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发表时间:
2004-04-01
影响因子:
2.5
通讯作者:
Burke, DM
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作者:
Cross, ES;Burke, DM
This study evaluates whether tip of the tongue experiences (TOTs) are caused by a more accessible word which blocks retrieval of the target word, especially for older adults. In a "competitor priming" paradigm, young and older adults produced the name of a famous character (e.g., Eliza Doolittle) in response to a question and subsequently named a picture of a famous actor or actress depicting this character (e.g., Audrey Hepburn as Eliza Doolittle). Older adults produced more TOTs than young adults, but prior production of a related character name did not affect TOTs, although it did reduce incorrect responses. There were no age differences in knowledge of films and TV and thus the age-related increase in TOTs,is not because older adults have more relevant knowledge. The findings are compatible with models in which alternate words are a consequence not a cause of TOT. (C) 2003 Published by Elsevier Inc.