Influences of APOE ε4 and expertise on performance of older pilots

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Little is known about how APOE ε4-related differences in cognitive performance translate to real-life performance, where training and experience may help to sustain performance. We investigated the influences of APOE ε4 status, expertise (FAA pilot proficiency ratings), and their interaction on longitudinal flight simulator performance. Over a 2-year period, 139 pilots aged 42-69 years were tested annually. APOE ε4 carriers had lower memory performance than noncarriers (p = .019). APOE interacted with Expertise (p = .036), such that the beneficial influence of expertise (p = .013) on longitudinal flight simulator performance was more pronounced for ε4 carriers. Results suggest that relevant training and activity may help sustain middle-aged and older adults' real-world performance, especially among APOE ε4 carriers.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2011

Erschienen:

2011

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:26

Enthalten in:

Psychology and aging - 26(2011), 2 vom: 28. Juni, Seite 480-7

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Taylor, Joy L [VerfasserIn]
Kennedy, Quinn [VerfasserIn]
Adamson, Maheen M [VerfasserIn]
Lazzeroni, Laura C [VerfasserIn]
Noda, Art [VerfasserIn]
Murphy, Greer M [VerfasserIn]
Yesavage, Jerome A [VerfasserIn]

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Apolipoprotein E4
Journal Article
Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

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Date Completed 01.11.2011

Date Revised 20.10.2021

published: Print

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1037/a0021697

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM209117486