The largest drop in short-term memory in older adults occurs when the information is presented

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Research has shown that older adults have a harder time processing information quickly and orally, leading to a larger drop in short-term memory for this type of information. Repeated visual presentation may actually help older adults retain information better, while loud or slow presentation does not have as much of an effect on memory retention.

The Largest Drop in Short-Term Memory in Older Adults Occurs