Off-topic verbosity: Relationships between verbal abilities and speech characteristics among young and older adults.
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DOI: 10.1080/23279095.2021.1878461
Abstract: Off-topic verbosity (OTV) refers to extended speech lacking in relevance and focus. Previous research has found that older adults have higher levels of OTV, and some contend that OTV is indicative of cognitive decline. The… read more here.
Keywords: relationships verbal; characteristics among; among young; speech characteristics ... See more keywords
Attention problems and off-topic verbosity among young adult and older adult age cohorts.
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DOI: 10.1080/23279095.2022.2147009
Abstract: Off-topic verbosity refers to tangential discourse with excessive and irrelevant information. Previous research suggests that age-related increases in off-topic verbosity may be due to underlying changes in neurocognitive functioning. The purpose of this study was… read more here.
Keywords: topic verbosity; attention problems; adult; problems topic ... See more keywords