Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Annie S Ditta"
- Annie S Ditta's recent research focuses on the cognitive effects of learning multiple real-world skills among older adults, demonstrating that such learning can enhance cognitive abilities and functional independence.
- Her studies reveal that a growth mindset significantly predicts cognitive gains during a multi-skill learning intervention in older adults, suggesting that beliefs about intelligence impact learning outcomes.
- Ditta also investigates broader cognitive processes, such as category selectivity and the impacts of future thinking on memory recall, indicating her interdisciplinary approach to understanding cognition across different contexts and age groups.