ASSESSMENT OF DOMINANT PERCEPTUAL LEARNING STYLES OF OLDER ADULTS

A total of 319 adults were individually tested on their perceptual learning style using the Multi-Modal Paired Associates Learning Test-Revised (MMPALT-II). Of the 319 subjects, 240 were 20 through 49 years of age; 79 individuals were over 50 years of age. The age group over 50 years of age had lower mean scores than the younger age group. All t values for six of the seven subtests were significant beyond the .05 level for the younger age group. The Visual modality was the dominant learning style of the older age group, followed by Interactive and Aural. Implications for educational gerontologists and older adult learners in program planning, counseling, and instructing are discussed.