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Age differences in the interpretation of misaligned "you-are-here" maps | Author(s) | Jocelyn B Aubrey, Karen Z H Li, Allen R Dobbs |
Journal title | The Journals of Gerontology, vol 49, no 1, January 1994 |
Pages | pp P29-P31 |
Keywords | Cognitive processes ; Signs ; Orientation. |
Annotation | This study showed that maps not aligned to match the user's direction of view caused older adults to take more time and to be less accurate, which can cause problems in getting about in unfamiliar places. |
Accession Number | CPA-940215003 A |
Classmark | DA: UH: 5MA |
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