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The Reitan‐Indiana Aphasia Screening Test: Scoring and factor analysis
Author(s) -
Williams J. Michael,
Shane Barbara
Publication year - 1986
Publication title -
journal of clinical psychology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.124
H-Index - 119
eISSN - 1097-4679
pISSN - 0021-9762
DOI - 10.1002/1097-4679(198601)42:1<156::aid-jclp2270420126>3.0.co;2-l
Subject(s) - psychology , aphasia , test (biology) , factor (programming language) , clinical psychology , developmental psychology , psychometrics , cognitive psychology , computer science , biology , programming language , paleontology
This article presents a scoring system and factor analysis for the Reitan‐Indiana Aphasia Screening Test. Eight content categories were clinically identified and scored ( N = 197). Also, the interrelationships of these content areas were explored by factor analysis. The analysis revealed two major factors, a general language abilities factor and a sensorimotor coordination factor. The pattern of loadings was interpreted with reference to hypothesized relationships and previous research on the test. The findings also have implications for the clinical interpretation of test results.