On Wed, 2 Jun 1999, Michael Sylvester wrote:
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:-) The counting backwards task is one that is used in assessing some
:-) parameters of STM.
:-) My question is why must it be counting backwards(say by threes),
:-) why not not have them count upwards by threes?
As you state in the next paragraph, counting upwards by 3s is too easy.
Subjects would be able to rehearse the items and count at the same time.
Counting backwards is reasonably effective at preventing rehearsal.
Joel
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:-) It would seem that counting in descending order by threes would be more
:-) diffcult,but has anyone tried telling subjects to count upwards by threes
:-) as the interference task?
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:-) Always thinking.
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:-) Michael Sylvester
:-) Daytona Beach,Florida
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