@misc{10481/58975,
year = {2019},
month = {7},
url = {http://hdl.handle.net/10481/58975},
abstract = {Introduction: Visual memory can be defined as the ability to recall visual
images in the form of objects events or words. Previous neuropsychological
research on Learning Disabilities (LD) involving visual memory has been
focused particularly on children who present nonverbal LD, and their
scholar underachievement. Objective: This study aims to develop a visual
memory test using recognisable objects and to determine their normative
values and validity in a population of children with LD and in a control
group. Methods and procedures: A total of 330 children participated in
this study (7-14 years), 190 suffered of some kind of LD and 140 did not
have any diagnosis. Visual Memory was assessed using a test (VMT-SP)
based on Snodgrass Pictures (Snodgrass & Vanderwart, 1980) composed
of a short-term, long-term and a recognition assessment. Rey Complex
Figure Test (RCFT) and Hooper Visual Organisation Test (HVOT) were
used to assess validity. Results: Short-term, long-term recall and long-term recognition differed significantly between the LD
children and the control group. Moreover, the scores were
influenced by the age of the children (with a higher
percentage of correct answers being given by the older
children), gender, habitat and mother’s level of education.
Finally, the test results were associated with other
measures of visual memory. Conclusions: VMT-SP is a
new clinical tool for assessing visual memory. We present
evidence of its concurrent validity and applicability in the
evaluation of children with LD.},
publisher = {Pontificia Universidad Javeriana},
keywords = {Visual memory},
keywords = {Learning disabilities},
keywords = {Neuropsychology},
keywords = {Children},
title = {Visual Memory Test based on Snodgrass Pictures (VMT-SP): a New Neuropsychological Measure of Visual Memory on Children with Learning Disabilities},
doi = {10.11144/Javeriana.upsy18-2.vmtb},
author = {Muñoz Machicao, Ángela and Pérez García, Miguel},
}