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Robert D Shura¹, Jared A Rowland², Holly M Miskey³

¹Mid-Atlantic Mental Illness Research, Education, and Clinical Center (MA-MIRECC), W.G. "Bill" Hefner Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Salisbury, NC 28144, USA Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC 27157, USA robert.shura2@va.gov shura@marshall.edu.

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Summary

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The Auditory Consonant Trigrams (ACT) test shows adequate psychometric properties for assessing immediate memory. This study provides valuable normative data for the ACT, crucial for clinical use in diverse populations.

Keywords:

ACT Auditory Consonant Trigrams Psychometric Reliability Validity

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Area of Science:

Neuropsychology
Cognitive Psychology
Psychometrics

Background:

The Auditory Consonant Trigrams (ACT) test assesses immediate memory without rehearsal.
Limited psychometric data and normative data exist for the ACT, especially in US veteran populations.
Immediate memory assessment is critical for understanding cognitive function and diagnosing neurological or psychological conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the psychometric properties of the ACT test.
To develop normative data for the ACT using a US sample.
To examine the relationship between ACT performance and demographic/clinical variables.

Main Methods:

184 participants were included, all passing the Word Memory Test and denying moderate/severe TBI history.
Reliability (Cronbach's α = 0.79) and construct validity were assessed.
Normative data were developed from a healthy subsample.

Main Results:

ACT demonstrated adequate reliability and construct validity.
Education, estimated IQ, psychomotor speed, working memory, and impulsivity significantly correlated with ACT scores.
Performance was not associated with PTSD or remote mild TBI, but major depressive disorder was linked to lower scores.

Conclusions:

The ACT test exhibits sufficient psychometric properties for clinical application.
Normative data are now available for the ACT, enhancing its utility in neuropsychological assessments.
Understanding factors influencing ACT performance, such as depression, is vital for accurate interpretation.