Sebastián & Hernández-Gill (2012) Digit Span (Edexcel A-Level Psychology): Flashcards
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Researchers who studied digit span in Spanish children (2012)
Researchers who studied digit span in Spanish children (2012)
Sebastián & Hernández-Gil
Component of working memory tested by digit span task
Component of working memory tested by digit span task
Phonological loop
Sample size in Sebastián & Hernández-Gil digit span study
Sample size in Sebastián & Hernández-Gil digit span study
570 participants
Definition of digit span
Definition of digit span
Max. digits recalled in correct order without error
General trend of digit span from ages 5-17
General trend of digit span from ages 5-17
Increases steadily with age
Age range with most rapid digit span increase
Age range with most rapid digit span increase
5 to 11 years
Why Spanish digit span is lower than Anglo-Saxon
Why Spanish digit span is lower than Anglo-Saxon
Word length effect (Spanish digits have 2+ syllables)
Age when word length effect emerges in digit span
Age when word length effect emerges in digit span
7-8 years (when sub-vocalisation develops)
Conclusion about poor digit span in elderly
Conclusion about poor digit span in elderly
Result of ageing, not dementia specifically
Main ecological validity weakness of digit span task
Main ecological validity weakness of digit span task
Doesn't reflect everyday use of verbal memory