Development of Alternate Paragraphs for the Logical Memory Subtest of the Wechsler Memory Scale-IV

The purpose of the two studies included in this article was to validate an alternate form, the Morris Revision-Fourth Edition (MR-IV), to the Logical Memory paragraphs of the Wechsler Memory Scale-Fourth Edition (LM-IV) for use when retesting of individuals is desired. Study I demonstrated high corr...

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Published in:Applied neuropsychology. Adult 2014-01, Vol.21 (2), p.143-147
Main Authors: Morris, Jeri, Swier-Vosnos, Amy, Woodworth, Craig, Umfleet, Laura Glass, Czipri, Sheena, Kopald, Brandon
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Biological and medical sciences
Female
Humans
Linguistics
Logic
Male
Medical sciences
memory
Memory - physiology
Middle Aged
Neuropsychological Tests
Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry
Psychometrics. Diagnostic aid systems
Psychopathology. Psychiatry
Techniques and methods
test construction
tests
Wechsler Scales
Young Adult
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Summary:The purpose of the two studies included in this article was to validate an alternate form, the Morris Revision-Fourth Edition (MR-IV), to the Logical Memory paragraphs of the Wechsler Memory Scale-Fourth Edition (LM-IV) for use when retesting of individuals is desired. Study I demonstrated high correlation with the LM-IV paragraphs. Study II was a replication that again demonstrated high correlation between the original LM-IV and the new MR-IV paragraphs. High interrater reliability also was demonstrated. Consequently, the MR-IV paragraphs can be considered an alternate form to the LM-IV paragraphs. Although other attempts have been made to develop alternate stories, these new paragraphs are the only ones that are equivalent in structure, affective tone, and number of scorable units. They have considerable clinical utility and research potential.
ISSN:2327-9095
2327-9109
DOI:10.1080/09084282.2013.780172