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Literacy: exploring working memory systems
Journal Title
Journal of Clinical and Experimental Neuropsychology
Year (definitive publication)
2012
Language
English
Country
United States of America
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Abstract
Previous research showed an important association between reading and writing skills (literacy) and the phonological loop. However, the effects of literacy on other working memory components remain unclear. In this study, we investigated performance of illiterate subjects and their matched literate controls on verbal and nonverbal working memory tasks. Results revealed that the phonological loop is significantly influenced by literacy, while the visuospatial sketchpad appears to be less affected or not at all. Results also suggest that the central executive might be influenced by literacy, possibly as an expression of cognitive reserve.
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Keywords
Literacy,Illiteracy,Reading skills,Writing skills,Working memory,Phonological loop,Visuospatial sketchpad,Central executive
Fields of Science and Technology Classification
- Basic Medicine - Medical and Health Sciences
- Clinical Medicine - Medical and Health Sciences
- Psychology - Social Sciences
Funding Records
| Funding Reference | Funding Entity |
|---|---|
| POCTI/PSI/41669/2001 | Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia |
