Test-retest reliability of computerized, everyday memory measures and traditional memory tests

Abstract

Test-retest reliabilities and practice effect magnitudes are considered for nine computer-simulated tasks of everyday cognition and five traditional neuropsychological tests. Most measures showed significant practice effects upon reevaluation. Test-retest reliabilities of the computerized recall measures were equal to or superior to the traditional memory tests, but traditional measures of attention and concentration had superior reliabilities to the everyday tests. Test-retest reliabilities of everyday recognition memory tests were disappointing. Advantages of computerization of psychometric assessment and the need for multiple test forms are discussed.