RECALLING NAMES AFTER INTRODUCTION - CHANGES ACROSS THE ADULT LIFE-SPAN IN 2 CULTURES

We tested a completely randomized, cross-sectional sample of the popul ation of the Republic of San Marino in order to examine the effects of age on the ability to recall names of persons to whom one is introduc ed. Findings were compared with diose from a large sample of persons t ested with the same methods in the U.S. Results suggest that comparabl e, highly significant declines in performance occur with advancing age in both cultures. Discussion focuses on the social and clinical signi ficance of the cross-cultural finding.