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B - 82 Examining the Impact of Anxiety and Depression on Verbal Learning when Controlling for Intelligence.

  • Published In: Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 2024, v. 39, n. 7. P. 1178 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: O'Brien, Veronica; Rickard, Amanda 3 of 3

Abstract

This article examines the impact of anxiety and depression on verbal learning, specifically immediate recall during the first trial of a verbal learning task, while controlling for intelligence quotient (IQ). Using archival data from 457 college-based participants assessed with the Beck’s Anxiety Inventory, Beck’s Depression Inventory, Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale–Fourth Edition (WAIS-IV) Full Scale IQ, and California Verbal Learning Test–Third Edition (CVLT-3), the study found that mild anxiety was associated with significantly better immediate verbal recall compared to minimal anxiety. In contrast, depression levels showed no significant effect on verbal recall when controlling for IQ. These results suggest that mild anxiety may enhance verbal learning, whereas depression does not appear to influence immediate verbal recall under these conditions.

Additional Information

  • Source:Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology. 2024/10, Vol. 39, Issue 7, p1178
  • Document Type:Abstract
  • Subject Area:Health and Medicine
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0887-6177
  • DOI:10.1093/arclin/acae067.243
  • Accession Number:184163534
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