title: [ROC and z-ROC analysis in recognition memory: continuous, threshold, and asymmetric models].
abstract: In this research, we applied the operating characteristic of the receiver (ROC) to evaluate item-recognition memory by means of open class words (CA) and closed class words (CC). The purpose was to evaluate memory processes and models, according to the type of stimuli used: words in Spanish, classified according to grammar characteristics. To register the data, a rating scale was applied to obtain the appropriate response levels. Statistically significant differences between the processing of both types of words were obtained. We evaluated models of threshold, continuous, and unequal variance. As a result, we could contribute to the resolution of the present controversy about the models adapted to evaluate the memory of item recognition. Lastly, the differentiation and integration of the models from an empirical point of view is discussed.
authors: Facultad de Psicología, Universidad de Málaga, 27071 Málaga, Spain. pelegrina@uma.es
authors: Manuel
authors: M
authors: Pelegrina del Río
authors: Enrique
authors: E
authors: Emberley Moreno
authors: Agustín
authors: A
authors: Wallace Ruiz
authors: Rafael
authors: R
authors: Marín Lamela
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008960:Models, Psychological; D012372:ROC Curve; D021641:Recognition, Psychology; D055815:Young Adult