Impact of Personality on Cognitive Aging: A Prospective Cohort Study.

Richard J CaselliAmylou C DueckDona E C LockeBruce R Henslin Travis A JohnsonBryan K WoodruffCharlene Hoffman-SnyderYonas E Geda

Published in: Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society : JINS (2016)

Neuroticism and Conscientiousness were associated with changes in longitudinal performances on tests sensitive to memory and executive skills. APOE interactions were less consistent. Our findings are consistent with previous studies that have suggested that personality factors, particularly Neuroticism and Conscientiousness are associated with cognitive aging patterns. (JINS, 2016, 22, 765-776).

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