According to the provided research, the age range of 4 to 12 years old is when learning is significantly higher compared to individuals aged 14-85.
The study indicates that while sequence learning abilities differ among age groups, children aged 4-12 exhibit a notably higher capacity for learning compared to older age ranges (14-85). The specific type of learning examined in the study was sequence learning, as indicated by the "TRIPLET TYPE × AGE interaction" result. This interaction showed statistically significant differences (F(8,412)=6.79, p<0.001, ηp2=0.12) indicating that the learning performance varied considerably among the different age brackets. A post-hoc test further clarified that the 4-12 year old group outperformed all other groups in the 14-85 year range (p's<0.02).
In summary, the study suggests that the peak period for sequence learning, at least within the measured age ranges, occurs between the ages of 4 and 12.
