Relationship of Sensory Modality to Retention of Episodic Memory.
This study investigated the difference between episodic memory for verbal information presented in an oral format versus equivalent material presented in a written format. The study utilized the Logical Memory subtest of the Wechsler Memory Scales-Fourth Edition and the recently validated Morris Revision-IV Paragraphs. In a sample of 97 normal participants, auditory and visual memory performances were found to be significantly correlated (r = .651, p < .001). Post-hoc analysis revealed a slight though not clinically significant preference for retention in the visual modality. The results demonstrate a high-degree correlation for retention of episodic memory for these two sensory modalities in normal participants.
a Psychology Department , Roosevelt University , Chicago , Illinois.
Jeri
J
Morris
Craig
C
Woodworth
Amy
A
Swier-Vosnos
Edward
E
Rossini
Ilana
I
Jackson
D000161:Acoustic Stimulation; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008037:Linguistics; D008128:Logic; D008297:Male; D061212:Memory, Episodic; D009483:Neuropsychological Tests; D010775:Photic Stimulation; D012153:Retention, Psychology / Q000502:physiology*; D012737:Sex Factors; D014706:Verbal Learning; D014888:Wechsler Scales; D055815:Young Adult
memory; sensation/perception; tests