Abstract
Individual differences in working memory capacity are related to a variety of behaviors both within and outside of the lab. Recently developed automated complex span tasks have contributed to increasing our knowledge concerning working memory capacity by making valid and reliable assessments freely available for use by researchers. Combining the samples from three testing locations yielded data from over 6,000 young adult participants who performed at least one of three such tasks (Operation, Symmetry, and Reading Span). Normative data are presented here for researchers interested in applying cutoffs for their own applications, and information on the validity and reliability of the tasks is also reported. In addition, the data were analyzed as a function of sex and college status. While automated complex span tasks are just one way to measure working memory capacity, the use of a standardized procedure for administration and scoring greatly facilitates comparison across studies.
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Published
Jan 01, 2012
Vol/Issue
28(3)
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Thomas S. Redick, James M. Broadway, Matt E. Meier, et al. (2012). Measuring Working Memory Capacity With Automated Complex Span Tasks. European Journal of Psychological Assessment, 28(3), 164-171. https://doi.org/10.1027/1015-5759/a000123
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