How do explanations for the behavior of others change as we age? Are younger adults more likely to blame internal factors for events and older adults more likely to blame external variables?
For example, older people have more trust
in others. Which can be exploited.
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/233849991_Neural_and_behavioral_bases_of_age_differences_in_perceptions_of_trust
http://nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=119702
Regards,
Joachim (not an expert)
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