The Role of Interference in the Verbal Retention Ability of Learning Disabled Children.

Cermak, Laird S.; And Others

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Publication Date: 1981-May

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The Role of Interference in the Verbal Retention Ability of Learning Disabled Children.

Cermak, Laird S.; And Others

Journal of Learning Disabilities, v14 n5 p291-95 May 1981

Three groups of 34 learning disabled children (12 to 16 years old) and one control group of normal readers were asked to retain verbal material across distrator intervals ranging from 9 to 24 seconds. LD children's retention of verbal material is more susceptible to interference from similar material than normals. (Author)

Descriptors: Learning Disabilities, Memory, Retention (Psychology), Verbal Learning

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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