Abstract
We tested a completely randomized, cross‐sectional sample of the population of the Republic of San Marino in order to examine the effects of age on the ability to recall names of persons to whom one is introduced. Findings were compared with those from a large sample of persons tested with the same methods in the U.S. Results suggest that comparable, highly significant declines in performance occur with advancing age in both cultures. Discussion focuses on the social and clinical significance of the cross‐cultural finding.