Journal article
Is Learning and Memory Different in a Virtual Environment?
Clinical neuropsychologist, v 21(1), pp 146-161
31 Jan 2007
PMID: 17366282
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Abstract
It has been suggested that virtual reality may provide a medium for producing neuropsychological measures with greater ecological validity. The present study examined the usefulness of virtual reality (VR) to assess learning and memory in individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI). A total of 20 TBI participants were compared with 20 healthy controls on their ability to learn and recall 16 target items presented within a VR-based generic office environment. The results indicated that VR memory testing accurately distinguished the TBI group from controls. Additionally, non-memory-impaired TBI participants acquired targets at the same rate as HC participants. Finally, there was a significant relationship between the VR Office and a standard neuropsychological measure of memory, suggesting the construct validity of the task. These findings suggest that the VR Office provides a viable medium for measuring learning and memory. The present results provide preliminary support for the ecological validity of the VR Office, which ultimately can improve assessment of real-world functioning following TBI.
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- Title
- Is Learning and Memory Different in a Virtual Environment?
- Creators
- Robert J Matheis - School of Psychology, Fairleigh Dickinson UniversityMaria T Schultheis - Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation , University of Medicine and Dentistry of New JerseyLana A Tiersky - School of Psychology, Fairleigh Dickinson UniversityJohn DeLuca - Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation , University of Medicine and Dentistry of New JerseyScott R Millis - Neuroscience Research,Kessler Medical Rehabilitation Research and Education CorporationAlbert Rizzo - Integrated Media Systems Center , University of Southern California
- Publication Details
- Clinical neuropsychologist, v 21(1), pp 146-161
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Group
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Psychological and Brain Sciences (Psychology)
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000244180200009
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-33847167994
- Other Identifier
- 991014878629104721
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- Domestic collaboration
- Web of Science research areas
- Clinical Neurology
- Psychology
- Psychology, Clinical