Aging, Recall and Recognition: A Study on the Sensitivity of the University of Southern California Repeatable Episodic Memory Test (USC-REMT)

Author： Parker Elizabeth S. Landau Susan M. Whipple Stephen C. Schwartz Barbara L.

Publisher： Routledge Ltd

ISSN： 1380-3395

Source： Journal of Clinical and Experimental Neuropsychology (Neuropsychology, Developm, Vol.26, Iss.3, 2004-05, pp. : 428-440

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Abstract

This study examines the sensitivity of the University of Southern California Repeatable Episodic Memory Test (USC-REMT) to the effects of aging in a sample of 112 men and women from 18 to 93 years old. Two new recognition measures, yes-no and forced-choice, were developed to supplement the original USC-REMT which measured only free-recall. Free-recall, yes-no recognition and forced-choice recognition were sensitive to age effects, with free-recall being the most sensitive. The seven recall and recognition lists can be used interchangeably. The data indicate that the USC-REMT is worthy of consideration when there is a need for a brief, screening tool of various memory functions, particularly when there is interest in memory changes over time and repeated assessments.