Tripp, Sara L.2016-03-072016-03-072005http://hdl.handle.net/11603/2441Sara's paper was written for my Seminar in Cognitive Psychology. She chose this topic, "The Aging Brain" because it interested her. The amount of research on this topic is overwhelming for one paper. However, Sara studied the topic and found a way to limit the scope but still cover the main topics. This paper is the result. Sara also did an excellent job organizing and writing this outstanding paper.Cognitive decline has been found to be an inevitable part of increased age in humans. Theories as to what particular mechanism is responsible for this decline are explored, including the working memory theory, processing speed theory, inhibition theory, and sensory function theory. Neurological components of aging are also discussed. Implications for individuals who wish to preserve their cognitive functioning include pursuing higher levels of education and learning new habits to help buffer against the effects of a decline in working memory function.15 p.en-USCollection may be protected under Title 17 of the U.S. Copyright Law. To obtain information or permission to publish or reproduce, please contact the Goucher Special Collections & Archives at 410-337-6347 or email archives@goucher.edu.Research -- Periodicals.Humanities -- Research -- Periodicals.Social sciences -- Research -- Periodicals.Text