Memory Learning Style

Age, Memory and Learning Style

Does ones age and learning style affect ones memory? The experiment conducted was to see if there is a correlation between memory, age, and the learning style of an individual, and how it is all connected. The hypothesis tested was, if a subject memorizes a list of numbers, then it will be easier if they are older and a visual learner.

There were a few vocabulary words that were essential to understanding how the experiment worked. The basics- what is memory? Memory is the process in which information is encoded, stored, and retrieved. In this experiment it tested how well one could recall memorized numbers. What is cognitive behavior? Cognitive behavior is the way people process information and what is happening within their minds (memory, speaking, thinking). Memory and Age do have a correlation, but what does correlation mean? Correlation is a measure of the extent to which two variables are related. In the experiment there can be both a positive correlation (the age increases, memory increases) and a negative correlation (the age increases, memory decreases). Are you a visual or auditory learner? Visual means of

or relating to seeing or sight, and auditory of or relating to the sense of hearing.
The experiment tested two different factors that can be involved with memory- age and learning style.

The ages of the participants ranged from six to forty one (six, eight, thirteen, fifteen, thirty nine, and forty one). The individual had to recite four number sequences (two with visual learning, and two with auditory). It was done twice for each, so there would be more data, and accuracy. The number sequence was either shown for one minute or recited to them five times and then they would wait for three minutes. After the time was up they would try and recall the numbers. Based on the data collected, the older the individual the easier it was for them to recall the numbers, depending on whether the numbers were seen visually or if the numbers were told to them verbally. Visual learners received a higher score

overall.
Does the age of an individual effect the way they remember a list of numbers? Yes, that is part of it, but it also is based on their preferred form of recalling and learning information. For some it is easier to remember information if it is seen visually, but for others it is easier if it verbally spoken to them. Next, based on the data was it easier for the participants to recall numbers if they were visual or directly spoken to them? Based on the data collected, it was easier to recall the data if it was visually seen, or looked at. Is there a correlation amongst memory and the two variables (age and learning style)? Yes, both positive and negative, depending on the participants. Based on the data collected the correlation between the two variables was positive, therefore, as the age of the individual increased, so did the amount of numbers recalled, and the individuals were stronger visual learners.

In conclusion, based on the data collected, age does play a part in how well you remember something, but it is also based on what type of learning style works best for the individual. The participants that were visual learners received a higher score, then those who were auditory, because visually looking at the number sequence was more helpful. The younger the age of the participant the lower their score, but there were not very many age groups tested, so the data could vary in difference if the subjects were older. Thus, the correlation between the variables was positive and increase of age, increased the number of numbers you remembered. Therefore, the hypothesis was correct, if the individual is older and a visual learner, they will be able to recall more numbers from the sequence.