Working memory structure and intellectual disability
By: Numminen, H.
Contributor(s): Service, E | Ahonen, T.
Series: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research 44 (5) 2000: 579-590.Publisher: 2000Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volume Subject(s): SHORT TERM MEMORY | INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY | MEMORY | COGNITIVE SKILLSSummary: The working memory of people with intellectual disability has been found to generally lag behind their mental age. However, studies concerning the structure of working memory or its connections to other cognitive functions are rare. The study employs a battery of tests for the evaluation of working memory structure in adults with intellectual disability of unknown aetiology. In addition, connections between working memory and cognitive skills valid for everyday functioning are evaluated. [AJ].Item type | Current library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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The working memory of people with intellectual disability has been found to generally lag behind their mental age. However, studies concerning the structure of working memory or its connections to other cognitive functions are rare. The study employs a battery of tests for the evaluation of working memory structure in adults with intellectual disability of unknown aetiology. In addition, connections between working memory and cognitive skills valid for everyday functioning are evaluated. [AJ].
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