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Date Permissions Signed

5-19-2010

Date of Award

2010

Document Type

Masters Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Department

Psychology

First Advisor

McDonald-Miszczak, Leslie C.

Second Advisor

Graham, James M.

Third Advisor

Forgays, Deborah

Abstract

The goal of the present study was to explore the relationship of stress with everyday memory and basic cognitive abilities in informal older adult caregivers. Caregivers completed a pseudo-medication regimen, measured using an electronic pill cap. The cap monitored the number of openings and the timing of the openings for 14 days. In addition, caregivers completed a daily stress assessment. Hierarchical linear models found no effect of stress, but speed of processing and working memory were related to the correct timing of openings. A cross-level interaction of speed of processing with stress on the timing of openings was found. Individuals with lower speed of processing scores improved their performance with stress. Overall, cognitive resources are predictive of everyday memory performance.

Type

Text

DOI

https://doi.org/10.25710/57yw-7f55

Publisher

Western Washington University

OCLC Number

642902829

Subject – LCSH

Caregivers--Effect of stress on; Memory--Effect of stress on

Format

application/pdf

Genre/Form

masters theses

Language

English

Rights

Copying of this document in whole or in part is allowable only for scholarly purposes. It is understood, however, that any copying or publication of this thesis for commercial purposes, or for financial gain, shall not be allowed without the author's written permission.

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