Memory

A brief, but sensitive and specific, cognitive screening instrument. Revised version takes into account orientation/attention, memory, verbal fluency, language and visuo-spatial areas. (Mioshi, E., Dawson K., Mitchell J., Arnold R., Hodges J.R)

To determine the existence and extent of disorientation, establish a baseline level of performance, plan intervention, monitor progress, assess effectiveness of treatment (Dietz, J., Beeman, C, Thorn, D.)

To detect and identify memory impairments that occur in every activity (Wilson, B., Ivani-Chalian, R., Aldrich, F. K.)

Detects and identifies memory impairments daily activity (Wilson, B., Cockburn, J., Baddeley, A.)

To detect and identify memory impairments that occur in every activity, with a broader cultural sensitivity (Wilson, B., Cockburn, J., Baddeley, A.)

To assess the ability to design and carry out planned actions appropriately (Sohlberg, M. M. Mateer, C.)

To screen individuals who cannot tolerate more complicated or lengthier neuropsychological tests (Northern California Neurobehavioral Group, Inc)

To assess gross impairment of specific cognitive skills; designed to differentiate between organically-based cognitive impairments and functional illnesses. (Golding, E)

To determine a child's intellectual level, strengths and weaknesses ( McCarthy, D.)

To quantitatively measure cognitive performance (Folstein, M. F., FoLstein, S. E., McHugh, P. R.)