Screening method for assessing verbal learning efficiency using the Cognistat

The Cognistat is a widely used neurobehavioral screening instrument that addresses functioning across multiple domains. Unlike many popular neuropsychological tests, the Cognistat does not currently assess learning efficiency for verbal material. The purpose of this study was to develop a screening...

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Published in:Applied neuropsychology. Adult 2018-07, Vol.25 (4), p.363-365
Main Authors: Fouty, H Edward, Smith, Cassandra R, Briceno, Karen Y, Brown, Katelyn D, Guzman, Daniel, Ailes, Erica L, DeVries, Christopher T, Diluccia, Christina M, McLarnan, Kristy M, Betancourt, Stephanie C, Catoe, Whitney L
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Age Factors
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Cognition - physiology
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Neuropsychological Tests
Reference Values
Sex Factors
Verbal Learning - physiology
Young Adult
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Summary:The Cognistat is a widely used neurobehavioral screening instrument that addresses functioning across multiple domains. Unlike many popular neuropsychological tests, the Cognistat does not currently assess learning efficiency for verbal material. The purpose of this study was to develop a screening method for assessing verbal learning efficiency with the Cognistat, investigate the effects of two demographic variables (age and gender) on performance, and to establish cutoff scores for impairment. Participants were 253 volunteers between the ages of 18 and 96 years. Participants were classified into two age groups: 18-64 years and 65 + years. The data revealed a significant age and gender performance difference. Implications for the present findings and for future research are presented.
ISSN:2327-9095
2327-9109
DOI:10.1080/23279095.2017.1309406