Table 4.

Sample memory items categorized by item stem specificity

Variable	Sample item stems
General memory items (n = 110)	How would you rate your memory in terms of the kinds of problems you have?
	Do you have problems with your memory compared to the way it was 5 years ago?
	Do you feel that you have more problems with memory than most?
	Any other problems with your memory?
	How long ago did your memory problems start?
Specific memory items (n = 265)	How often do you leave something behind when you meant to bring it with you?
	Do you have trouble recalling conversations a few days later?
	I am good at remembering birthdates.
	Compared to your peers, do you think you have more difficulty learning new information?
	I forget details about myself (age, telephone number).