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Noninstrumental information seeking, driven by curiosity, is common in daily life. Previous studies suggest that aging may reduce overall information-seeking behavior and curiosity. However, few studies have examined whether the type of information sought changes with age. Greta Fastrich investigates whether adults exhibit different information-seeking behaviors — specifically, diverse (exploring new topics) or specific (deepening knowledge on familiar topics) — as they age.The study involved 498 participants aged 12 to 79, who selected one of the provided topics. Participants were then presented with short factual statements, followed by options to either learn more about the same topic (specific information seeking) or switch to a new topic (diverse information seeking). They could read up to 10 facts for each topic and up to 80 facts in total across multiple topics, wished reading each fact and making their choices. Data were collected on how many facts each.The facts were presented in a random order, and the participants could spend as much time as they participant read, whether they chose to continue reading within a topic or switch, and their self-reported curiosity in the material.The results revealed significant age-related differences in information-seeking strategies. Older participants read more facts per topic, showing a clear preference for deepening their knowledge rather than broadening it. In contrast, younger participants exhibited more diverse information seeking, frequently switching between topics to explore a wider range of material. For each additional year in age, participants were slightly more likely to stay within a topic and less likely to explore a new one.Additionally, the researchers found that participants' self-reported curiosity were related to their information-seeking choices. Participants who rated themselves as more interested in a fact were more likely to continue within the same topic.This has implications for how new information should be communicated to different age groups in order to best support motivated learning. This consideration has a vast range of potential applications, from educational course design to museum exhibit arrangements to the provision of health information. （1） Greta's research focuses on age's impact on               . A . information processing B . information distribution C . information-seeking tendency D . information-seeking techniques （2） What were participants required to do in the study? A . Provide detailed data on a topic. B . Maintain their interest in reading C . Raise topics they want to explore D . Read information on certain topics. （3） Which best describes the age-related shift in information-seeking behavior? A . Gradual and steady. B . Random and frequent. C . Substantial but temporary. D . Unpredictable but measurable. （4） What insight does this study provide? A . Older people need slower information delivery. B . Information should be tailored for different ages. C . Younger adults benefit from in-depth information. D . Information should be accessible to people of all ages. 答案： C D A B

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