@article{ref1,
title="Age-related differences in working memory and force control under dual-task conditions",
journal="Aging, neuropsychology and cognition",
year="2006",
author="Voelcker-Rehage, Claudia and Stronge, Aideen J. and Alberts, Jay L.",
volume="13",
number="3-4",
pages="366-384",
abstract="The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between force control and cognitive performance under dual-task conditions in younger (18-22 years) and older adults (65-77 years). Cognitive (n-back test) and motor performance (force-tracking) was measured independently and simultaneously. Results indicated overall age-related differences for the n-back and the force-tracking task. Age-related differences increased during dual-task conditions. While younger adults exhibited no decrease in cognitive or motor performance during dual-task conditions, older adults showed a decrease in motor and cognitive performance. Additionally, when older adults made an error in the cognitive task they tended to show greater variability in the force-tracking task. These results suggest that cognitive motor deficits are responsible for older adults' performance decrements under dual-task conditions.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1382-5585",
doi="10.1080/138255890969339",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/138255890969339"
}