Date of Award
1968
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts
Department
Psychology
Abstract
The present investigation represents an attempt to further explore several parameters of short-term memory as a function of the relevance of appropriateness of the verbal materials utilized. It is the author's contention that due to changing patterns of interests and experiences accompanying chronological aging, certain types of verbal material vary with respect to their relevance for use with aging populations. In regard to parameters of short-term memory, the present study contains provisions for exploring efficiency of retention as a function of the retention measure; and category•affiliated as opposed to randomly-selected words. A more complete and integrated formulation is presented in the following chapter.
Recommended Citation
Tyson, Gary M., "Effects of category-relevance, retention measure, and category-affiliation upon retention of the aging" (1968). Master's Theses. 1230.
https://scholarship.richmond.edu/masters-theses/1230