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Rey’s Auditory Verbal Learning Test — A Review

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Memory dysfunction is a common problem in both organic and functional disorders and is frequently the reason for referral for psychological assessment. It is clearly necessary for the clinician to have access to reliable and accurate tests to assess the nature and severity of memory deficits in order that the patient can be appropriately treated and the effectiveness of any therapy monitored.

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Peaker, A., Stewart, L.E. (1989). Rey’s Auditory Verbal Learning Test — A Review. In: Crawford, J.R., Parker, D.M. (eds) Developments in Clinical and Experimental Neuropsychology. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4757-9996-5_18

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