Two for the Money--Speed and Level Scores from a Computerized Vocabulary Test,

Abstract

A speeded two-alternative computerized vocabulary test was constructed which yields both speed and level scores, but which takes considerably less time for administration than the ASVAB Word Knowledge test (7 vs 11 minutes). The level scores from the vocabulary test yielded higher validities than the Word Knowledge test for five paired-associates learning tasks included in an experimental battery, and the vocabulary speed (latency) scores proved to be useful in predicting individual differences in performance deterioration under conditions of information overload. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1984
Accession Number
ADP003339

Entities

People

  • P. C. Kyllonen
  • R. E. Christal
  • W. C. Tirre

Organizations

  • Air Force Research Laboratory

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Colorado
  • Department Of Defense
  • Information Overload
  • Learning
  • Mental Processes
  • Overload
  • Psychological Phenomena And Processes
  • Psychology
  • Vocabulary

Readers

  • Brain and Cognitive Science; Experimental Psychology; Cognitive Neuroscience
  • Psychometric Testing or Psychological Assessment.