Table 2.
Correlations of the effective connectivity strengths (outlined in Figure 2) with: age (R Age), task performance (R Performance), and age covaried with performance (Partial R Age).
| Effective Connectivity | R Age | R Performance | Partial R Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broca’s → L. STG | 0.17* | 0.07 | 0.16* |
| Broca’s → R. STG | 0.06 | −0.01 | 0.07 |
| Broca’s → MSFG | 0.11 | 0.02 | 0.11 |
| MSFG → L. STG | 0.01 | −0.02 | 0.02 |
| MSFG → R. STG | 0.00 | −0.01 | 0.01 |
*
significant with Bonferroni-corrected p < 0.05.
(Abbreviations: STG = superior temporal gyrus; MSFG = medial aspect of the superior frontal gyrus).