Like cognitive function, decision making across the life span shows profound age-related changes
Tymula A, Belmaker L, Ruderman L, Glimcher PW, Levy I. Like cognitive function, decision making across the life span shows profound age-related changes. Proceedings Of The National Academy Of Sciences Of The United States Of America 2013, 110: 17143-17148. PMID: 24082105, PMCID: PMC3801020, DOI: 10.1073/pnas.1309909110.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAgingChildCognitionCohort StudiesDecision MakingFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedUrban PopulationConceptsCognitive functionLoss domainHuman cognitive functionsLate life spanProfound age-related changesAge-related changesChoice consistencyHealthy eldersYounger peersAge-related patternsGain domainOlder adultsYoung adulthoodDecision-making functionsAmbiguity attitudesLife spanShaped functionAmbiguity aversionRisk attitudesChoice rationalityAttitudesYoung subjectsEldersSpanAdolescents