Brown-Peterson test

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Introduction

A measure of working memory. The test involves consonant trigrams followed by a distraction task, such as counting backwards. The subject is asked to recall the trigrams immediately after the distraction task.

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References

  1. Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment, Osterweil et al eds, McGraw Hill, New York, 2000, pg 105