All test items were of supraspan length and put high demands on. The Digit Span subtest from the Wechsler Scales is used to measure Freedom from Distractibility or Working Memory. 3-4-8.' If the participant responds correctly (7-1-9), say: 'That's right,' and proceed to Item 1. to the Digit span forward and backward subtests of the Wechsler tests (Wechsler, 1987. I said 7-1-9, so to say it forwards you would say 7-1-9. If the participant fails the example, say: 'No, you would say 7-1-9. Give no help on this second example or any of the items that follow. Only discontinue test when participant has failed both trials of the same span length (e.g., 5a and 5b) Whether the participant succeeds or fails with the second example (3-4-8), proceed to Item 1. Read the five number sequence at a rate of one digit per second. For example, if I say 7-1-9, what would you say?' Scoring : Each span is scored '1' (Pass) or '0' (Fail). Forward Digit Span: Administration: Give the following instruction: I am going to say some numbers and when I am through, repeat them to me exactly as I said them. Listen carefully, and when I am through say them right after me. RBANS Effort Index (based on recognition memory and digit span). DST () Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis Digit Span Test Date: / / Month Day Year Acrostic: Participant Id#: DST () of 2 DIGIT SPAN TEST - FORWARD Examiner : 'I am going to say some numbers. fwds + backwards trials (both trials correct), cut-off of 6 or 7.

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