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Marla J Hamberger1, Nahal D Heydari1, William T Seidel2
1Department of Neurology, Columbia University Medical Center, NY, USA.
The Clinical Neuropsychologist
|April 10, 2023
Summary
Updated auditory and visual naming tests provide reliable assessments for adults aged 16-55. These refined tools enhance the localization of dysfunction and offer continuity in cognitive testing across the lifespan.
Area of Science:
- Neuropsychology
- Cognitive Neuroscience
- Psycholinguistics
Background:
- Traditional visual object naming is limited in assessing language lateralization and localization.
- Auditory description naming (ANT) and Visual Naming Tests (VNT) were previously developed for specific age groups.
- Prior versions of ANT and VNT required updates and more rigorous normative data for the 16-55 age range.
Purpose of the Study:
- To update and rigorously norm auditory naming (ANT) and Visual Naming Tests (VNT) for healthy adults aged 16-55 years.
- To address limitations of previous versions and ensure stimuli longevity and reduced item burden.
- To provide education-based normative data for improved clinical sensitivity and continuity in assessment.
Main Methods:
- Stimuli were selected based on item characteristics and screening, ensuring over 90% name agreement.
- A sample of 178 healthy adults (ages 16-55) completed the updated ANT and VNT, alongside other standardized measures.
- Data collection occurred both in-person and via telehealth to ensure broad accessibility.
Main Results:
- Normative data were established based on education level, as age was not a significant factor.
- Reliable measures for accuracy, tips-of-the-tongue phenomena, and an aggregate Summary Score were provided.
- Internal consistency and test-retest reliability coefficients ranged from .67 to .90, indicating reasonable stability.
Conclusions:
- The updated ANT and VNT offer improved and reliable naming assessments for adults aged 16-55.
- These measures contribute to a comprehensive suite of naming tests spanning from childhood to old age.
- The enhanced tests facilitate longitudinal assessment for tracking disease progression or treatment effectiveness.
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