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concentrated and relatively narrow distribution, and the younger the students are, the more it is the
case. A detailed analysis is then made to explore the causes of the phenomenon.
2063.126 The role of processing speed and working memory in cognitive development, Chang
Liu, Xiaojiang Zhang, Yun Tian, Yanan Wang, Huilin Tang, China
This study, involving a total of 248 children between 10 and 18 years of age, investigated the
relative importance of working memory and processing speed in cognitive development.
Hierarchical regression analyses revealed that the magnitude of age differences in cognitive
development was significantly reduced by statistically controlling measures of working memory
and processing speed constructs. Moreover, there is a larger attenuation of age differences in
cognitive development after control of WM construct than after control of processing speed
construct.
2063.127 Collectivistic values, parenting styles and vocational identity in three generations in
Malang Regency, Indonesia, Adi Atmoko, Kusdwiratri Setiono, Faculty of Psychology,
University of Padjadjaran, Indonesia
This research involved the grandparent, parent, and children (adolescents and school-age) of farm
laborer families living on isolated areas bordering the forest. All 3 generations considered
collectivistic values important, while individualistic values were less important. In accordance
with Marcia’s theory, school-age children were at the diffusion identity status; adolescents were at
diffusion and moratorium, and adults at achievement. Towards adolescents parenting styles were
enabling and constraining, towards school-age children only constraining. The results were
discussed in terms of the changing values among 3 generations as well as the unique
social-cultural background existing in that area.
2063.128 Teaching life-span development, Maria Ponto, St. George's Hospital Medical School,
London University, UK
This presentation discusses a Life Cycle module which is a core module of a two year, MSc in
Health Studies course at St. George’s Hospital Medical School (University of London). The
module runs over 2 semesters and teaching sessions follow a life-span approach. The contributors
to the teaching are professors and medical consultants who are experts in their fields. Apart for the
lectures the students participate in small group sessions designed to provide opportunities to
debate topics relevant to taught sessions. The small group sessions are not seminars but are
intended for peer support and provide opportunities for student presentations.
2063.129 Relatedness constructed in the relationships with significant others and identity
development, Akiko Nagata, Hiroshima University, Japan
The purpose of this research was to make obvious the relatedness constructed in the relationships
with significant others. In study1, it was concluded that the factor which gives rise the continuity/
discontinuity of relationships with significant others was the reconstruction of relatedness. This
relatedness consisted of two domains, one concerning how they adopt relationships to their life,
the other concerning commitment not only to their significant others but also to people. In study 2,
the relation between relatedness and identity development was examined and was confirmed.
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