Application of cognitive theory to training and design solutions for age-related computer use

International Journal of Behavioral Development

Volumn 23, Issue 3, 1999, Pages 553-573

  Mead, Sherry E ^a   Batsakes, Peter ^a   Fisk, Arthur D ^a   Mykityshyn, Amy ^a  

^a GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY   (United States)

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EID: 0000433559     PISSN: 01650254     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/016502599383694     Document Type: Article

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