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You can learn new things at any age, with Rachel Wu, PhD
Manage episode 412996330 series 31099
Picking up a new skill as an adult can seem daunting. But research suggests that learning new things as you age may be key to keeping your cognitive skills sharp -- and that middle aged and older adults may be just as good at learning as younger people are. Rachel Wu, PhD, of the University of California Riverside, talks about why lifelong learning matters, how adults can learn more like kids, why feedback and failure are important, and what types of learning opportunities to seek out.
For transcripts, links and more information, please visit the Speaking of Psychology Homepage.
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442 episodes
Manage episode 412996330 series 31099
Picking up a new skill as an adult can seem daunting. But research suggests that learning new things as you age may be key to keeping your cognitive skills sharp -- and that middle aged and older adults may be just as good at learning as younger people are. Rachel Wu, PhD, of the University of California Riverside, talks about why lifelong learning matters, how adults can learn more like kids, why feedback and failure are important, and what types of learning opportunities to seek out.
For transcripts, links and more information, please visit the Speaking of Psychology Homepage.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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