Sebastian and Hernandez-Gil Quiz

What was the aim of Sebastián and Hernández-Gil's study?

• To compare digit span in different cultures

• To test the phonological loop component of working memory in Anglo-Saxon population

• To examine the impact of word length effect on digit span

• To investigate the capacity of the phonological loop in the Spanish population

How many volunteer participants were included in the study?

• 600

• 700

• 500

• 570

At what age does sub-vocal rehearsal start to appear in phonological development?

• 7-8 years

• 5-6 years

• 9-10 years

• 11-12 years

What was the mean digit span for the secondary school age group (15-17 years)?

• 6.20

• 5.83

• 5.46

• 5.13

According to the study, what is the reason for the lower digit span in the Spanish population compared to Anglo-Saxon culture?

• Cultural differences

• Language differences

• Educational differences

• Genetic differences

What did the study speculate about digit span in the Spanish population beyond the age of 15 years?

• It fluctuates

• It increases

• It remains stable

• It decreases

What did the comparison of findings to research into patients with degenerative neurological disease and the aged population suggest?

• Poor digit span is not related to ageing or dementia

• Poor digit span is a result of ageing

• Poor digit span is a result of dementia

• Poor digit span is a result of both ageing and dementia

At what age does the word length effect start to impact digit span according to the study?

• 7-8 years

• 9-10 years

• 5-6 years

• 11-12 years

What was the mean digit span for the primary school age group (9-11 years)?

• 5.46

• 3.76

• 5.13

• 4.34

What was the main focus of the study conducted by Sebastián and Hernández-Gil?

• To test the phonological loop component of working memory

• To compare digit span in different languages

• To examine the developmental pattern of digit span

• To investigate the impact of digit span on memory