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| − | + | Digit span is the number of items (numbers) that a person can retain and recall. Digit span is considered a measure of [[working memory]] although attention and comprehension also contribute to performance. | |
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Revision as of 12:02, 11 June 2008
Digit Span
Basic Characteristics
- Description
Digit span is the number of items (numbers) that a person can retain and recall. Digit span is considered a measure of working memory although attention and comprehension also contribute to performance.
- History
- References
Silver and Goodman, 2008. Verbal as well as spatial working memory predicts visuospatial processing in male schizophrenia patients PMID 18294818
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External Resources
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- Google: Digit Span
- Wikipedia: Digit Span
- PubBrain: Digit Span
- PubMed: Digit Span
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