Knowledge of memory aging and Alzheimer's disease in college students and mental health professionals

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

3-1-2008

Abstract

In this study, college students and mental health professionals completed the Knowledge of Memory Aging Questionnaire, Alzheimer's Disease Knowledge Test and the Fraboni Scale of Ageism before and after a lecture on normal and pathological memory issues in adulthood. Results confirmed that professionals were more knowledgeable about memory aging and Alzheimer's disease (AD) and less ageist than college students. Analyses of pre- and post-lecture response accuracy yielded comparable benefits in memory aging and AD knowledge for both groups. Correlation analyses provided modest evidence for the influence of ageist attitudes on the knowledge measures. Implications for memory education programs and psychology curriculum are considered. © 2008 Taylor & Francis.

Publication Source (Journal or Book title)

Aging and Mental Health

First Page

258

Last Page

266

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