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Aging and motivated cognition: the positivity effect in attention and memory

Trends in Cognitive Sciences · 2005 · Vol. 9(10) · pp. 496–502
Mara MatherLaura L. Carstensen
Aging and Gerontology ResearchIdentity, Memory, and TherapyMemory Processes and InfluencesPsychologyAutobiographical memoryCognitionValence (chemistry)Emotional valenceDevelopmental psychologyYoung adultCognitive agingCognitive psychologyNegative information

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AgingAttentionBrainCognitionEmotionsFearHumansLearningMemoryMotivationNeural Inhibition
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