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I scored 11 on the digit span task which is in the 99%th percentile but yet i'm not good at remembering names and new vocabulary? what gives?
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Memory Training: Assuming you are not taking mind altering substances (alcohol, cannabis) you are too young to have neurologic reason for your "memory issues"\ Look for a memory training course..there are many offered on-line.... Good luck Hope this helps Dr Z
Answered 8/3/2015
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Memory types: Digit span tests your working memory's capacity for number storage. Remembering names and new vocabulary are forms of long-term memory. These are two different forms of memory and localize to different regions of the brain. http://www.macmillanhighered.com/Catalog/uploadedFiles/Content/Worth/Product/About/Look_Inside/Revlin,_Cognition_1e/Revlin1e_Chapter%205.pdf
Answered 8/3/2015
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