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Validity and reliability of the NAB Naming Test
Bonnie C Sachs1, Beth K Rush2, Otto Pedraza2
1a Department of Neurology , Wake Forest School of Medicine , Winston-Salem , NC , USA.
The Clinical Neuropsychologist
|April 1, 2016
Summary
The Neuropsychological Assessment Battery (NAB) Naming Test shows good reliability and validity in clinical settings. This study provides independent validation for neuropsychologists using this naming assessment tool.
Area of Science:
- Neuropsychology
- Cognitive Assessment
Background:
- Confrontation naming is crucial in neuropsychological practice.
- Existing naming measures often lack standardization and are influenced by education and culture.
- The Neuropsychological Assessment Battery (NAB) Naming Test is a 31-item measure for assessing confrontation naming.
Purpose of the Study:
- To independently validate the NAB Naming Test.
- To investigate its convergent and discriminant validity, internal consistency, and alternate forms reliability.
- To assess its utility in a clinical sample.
Main Methods:
- The study involved adults (n=247 for Form 1, n=151 for Form 2) referred for neuropsychological evaluation.
- Investigated convergent and discriminant validity.
- Assessed internal consistency and alternate forms reliability.
Main Results:
- The NAB Naming Test demonstrated adequate-to-good internal consistency and alternate forms reliability.
- Strong convergent validity was observed through correlations with other neurocognitive measures.
- Preliminary evidence suggests a more pronounced ceiling effect compared to other naming measures.
Conclusions:
- This is the largest published independent validation of the NAB Naming Test in a clinical sample.
- The findings support the NAB Naming Test's adequate validity and reliability.
- The test is a valuable addition to the tools available for clinical neuropsychologists.
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