Cross-sectional and longitudinal patterns of three Wechsler Memory Scale Subtests.

Journal Article (Journal Article)

This study evaluated cross-sectional and longitudinal age relationships, after age 60, for three subtests of the Wechsler Memory Scale: logical memory, associate learning, and visual reproduction. Cross-sectional regression analyses indicated that age, sex, race, and education accounted for approximately 20 to 35% of the variance in test scores, with education the strongest predictor. Longitudinally, consistent linear declines were found only for hard associates and visual reproduction. Visual reproduction was related more consistently and strongly to age than the two verbal subtests. The effects of selective attrition from the study were discussed.

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Duke Authors

Cited Authors

  • McCarty, SM; Siegler, IC; Logue, PE

Published Date

  • March 1982

Published In

Volume / Issue

  • 37 / 2

Start / End Page

  • 169 - 175

PubMed ID

  • 6976984

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

  • 0022-1422

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1093/geronj/37.2.169

Language

  • eng

Conference Location

  • United States