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Standardization and norms for a Hebrew naming test.

¹Department of Communication Disorders, Tel Aviv University, Israel. gkave@012.net.il

Brain and Language

|January 5, 2005

Summary

This Hebrew naming test effectively identifies neurological disease and is influenced by word frequency and age. Normative data and performance cues are detailed for accurate assessment.

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Area of Science:

Neuropsychology
Psycholinguistics
Cognitive Neuroscience

Background:

Accurate assessment of word retrieval is crucial for diagnosing cognitive impairments.
Existing naming tests may not adequately capture nuances in Hebrew word retrieval.
Development of culturally and linguistically appropriate tools is essential for diverse populations.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce and validate a novel Hebrew Naming Test (HNT).
To establish normative data for the HNT across a wide age range.
To assess the test's sensitivity to neurological disease and identify factors influencing performance.

Main Methods:

The HNT comprises 48 line drawings ordered by word frequency.
Initial validation involved young adults, older adults, and individuals with Alzheimer's disease.
Normative data were collected from 365 participants aged 18-85.

Main Results:

The HNT demonstrated modest internal consistency and a significant word frequency effect.
The test showed sensitivity to neurological disease, distinguishing individuals with Alzheimer's disease.
Age was the primary factor affecting naming performance, with age at immigration also contributing significantly.

Conclusions:

The Hebrew Naming Test is a valuable tool for assessing word retrieval in Hebrew speakers.
The test's sensitivity to age and neurological status supports its clinical utility.
Further research should explore the impact of other demographic and linguistic factors on HNT performance.

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