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Mueller, Sven C.; Temple, Veronica; Cornwell, Brian; Grillon, Christian; Pine, Daniel S.; Ernst, Monique – Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 2009
Background: Previous theories implicate hippocampal dysfunction in anxiety disorders. Most of the data supporting these theories stem from animal research, particularly lesion studies. The generalization of findings from rodent models to human function is hampered by fundamental inter-species differences. The present work uses a task of spatial…
Descriptors: Pediatrics, Spatial Ability, Anxiety, Neurological Impairments
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Alloway, Tracy; Gathercole, Susan E.; Kirkwood, Hannah; Elliott, Julian – Educational Psychology, 2008
The aim of the present study was to investigate the construct stability and diagnostic validity of a standardised computerised tool for assessing working memory: the Automated Working Memory Assessment (AWMA). The purpose of the AWMA is to provide educators with a quick and effective tool to screen for and support those with memory impairments.…
Descriptors: Validity, Short Term Memory, Computer Assisted Testing, Evaluation Methods