Date of Award
2002
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts
Department
Psychology
First Advisor
Dr. Jane Berry
Second Advisor
Dr. Catherine Bagwell
Third Advisor
Dr. Craig Kinsley
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to determine the role of working memory on episodic memory in older adults and adults with schizophrenia. This study included 15 adults with schizophrenia, 20 young adults without psychopathology, and 21 older adults without psychopathology. Storage working memory scores were greater than processing working memory scores in all groups. Young adults had the fewest problems with episodic and working memory, compared to older adults and adults with schizophrenia, who had similar deficits in both memory types. Speed of processing was found to be the greatest predictor of working memory capacity.
Recommended Citation
Webster, Matthew W., "Working memory in schizophrenics and older adults : a mediator for episodic memory deficits?" (2002). Master's Theses. 1102.
https://scholarship.richmond.edu/masters-theses/1102