title: Consistency in recalling features of former head injuries: retrospective questionnaire vs. interview retest.
abstract: The probability and features of memory concerning former head injuries with loss of consciousness was assessed in two formats: a group-test questionnaire and a retest using personal individual interview. Results are given concerning the greater likelihood of reporting short 'permanent' retrograde amnesias in the interview.
authors.affiliation: Psychology Department, Duke University, Durham, N.C. 27706.
authors.forename: H F
authors.initials: HF
authors.lastname: Crovitz
authors.forename: D S
authors.initials: DS
authors.lastname: Diaco
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Apter
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000648:Amnesia, Retrograde / Q000523:psychology; D003128:Coma / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D016489:Head Injuries, Closed / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D007406:Interview, Psychological; D008297:Male; D011939:Mental Recall; D009483:Neuropsychological Tests; D012153:Retention, Psychology; D012189:Retrospective Studies