Factor Structure of the Wechsler Memory Scale in an Older Adult Population.

Dye, Carol J.

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Publication Date: 1982-Jan

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Factor Structure of the Wechsler Memory Scale in an Older Adult Population.

Dye, Carol J.

Journal of Clinical Psychology, v38 n1 p163-66 Jan 1982

Performed a factor analysis on the results of the Wechsler Memory Scale for 99 older males to determine how normally aging older adults perform. Results seem to indicate that the manner of functioning in later life becomes deficient in quality rather than in quantitative performance. (Author)

Descriptors: Age Differences, Aging (Individuals), Cognitive Processes, Factor Analysis, Gerontology, Older Adults, Performance Factors, Retention (Psychology), Test Interpretation, Test Norms

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Wechsler Memory Scale

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