Desiree Byrd|Diane M. Jacobs|Holly Hilton|Yaakov Stern|Jennifer J. Manly
Sources of errors on visuoperceptual tasks: Role of education, literacy, and search strategy
Columbia University|University of California, San Diego|Columbia University|Columbia University|Columbia University
current study explored possible sources demographic effects analyses errors modified formats benton visual retention test bvrt completed african american elders results indicate 1 reading level stronger predictor bvrt performance years education 2 singleitem matching format task individuals lower reading levels disproportionately produced errors items differed geometric rather spatial features 3 multiplechoice matching format individuals lower reading levels committed errors items target located lower half 2 x 2 matrix