Ageing and agency: age-related changes in susceptibility to illusory experiences of control

Sense of agency (SoAg) is the feeling of control over one's actions and their effects. It can be augmented or attenuated by internal signals and by external cues. Research has shown a reduction in the SoAg in older adulthood, but the reasons behind this change remain unclear. We investigated ag...

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Main Authors: Maria Cristina Cioffi, Gianna Cocchini, Michael J. Banissy, James W. Moore
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Royal Society 2017-01-01
Series:Royal Society Open Science
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Online Access:https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/pdf/10.1098/rsos.161065