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Type: | Journal article |
Title: | Assessing the validity of computer-game-like tests of processing speed and working memory |
Author: | McPherson, J. Burns, N. |
Citation: | Behavior Research Methods, 2008; 40(4):969-981 |
Publisher: | Psychonomic Soc Inc |
Issue Date: | 2008 |
ISSN: | 1554-351X 1554-3528 |
Statement of Responsibility: | Jason McPherson and Nicholas R. Burns |
Abstract: | Processing speed (Gs) and working memory (WM) tasks have received considerable interest as correlates of more complex cognitive performance measures. Gs and WM tasks are often repetitive and are often rigidly presented, however. The effects of Gs and WM may, therefore, be confounded with those of motivation and anxiety. In an effort to address this problem, we assessed the concurrent and predictive validity of computer-game-like tests of Gs (Space Code) and WM (Space Matrix) across two experiments. In Experiment 1, within a university sample (N = 70), Space Matrix exhibited concurrent validity as a WM measure, whereas Space Code appeared to be a mixed-ability measure. In Experiment 2, Space Matrix exhibited concurrent validity as well as predictive validity (as a predictor of school grades) within a school-aged sample (N = 94), but the results for Space Code were less encouraging. Relationships between computer-game-like tests and gender, handedness, and computergame experience are also discussed. |
Keywords: | Humans Factor Analysis, Statistical Reproducibility of Results Memory, Short-Term Visual Perception Reaction Time Psychology Video Games Computers Adolescent Adult Child Female Male |
Description: | Copyright 2008 Psychonomic Society, Inc. |
DOI: | 10.3758/BRM.40.4.969 |
Published version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.3758/brm.40.4.969 |
Appears in Collections: | Aurora harvest 5 Psychology publications |
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