Uncovering the effects of prior knowledge on learning and memory in bird experts

(Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care) The Canadian Institute of Health Research (CIHR) has awarded a team of scientists at Baycrest's Rotman Research Institute (RRI) a prestigious grant to determine why having prior knowledge on a topic affects how we learn new, related information as we age. This research will pave the way for optimizing the use of prior knowledge to preserve and improve memory as we get older, ultimately helping older adults live life to the fullest.
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news