Table 2.
Cognitive composite scores
| Cognitive domain | Neuropsychological tests | Coefficient |
|---|---|---|
| Information processing speed | WAIS-IV Digit Symbol Test [total correct] D-KEFS CWIT color/reading [time] TMT A [time] |
α = .78 |
| Attention and working memory | PASAT – 2 and 3 [total] d2 Test of Attention [global performance] RAVLT [first recall A] |
α = .77 |
| Executive functions | D-KEFS CWIT inhibition/flexibility [time] D-KEFS Verbal Fluency Test: switching [total] TMT B [time] |
α = .67 |
| Lexical access | Verbal Fluency Tests: phonemic, semantic [total] | r = .37 |
| Verbal learning | WMS-III LM subtest [total immediate recall] RAVLT [total learning: trial 1 to 5] |
r = .27 |
| Verbal memory | WMS-III LM subtest [delayed recall A and B] RAVLT [delayed recall] |
α = .66 |
WAIS-IV = Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale Fourth Edition; D-KEFS = Delis–Kaplan Executive Function System; CWIT = Color-Word Interference Test; TMT = Trail Making Test; PASAT = Paced Auditory Serial Addition Test; RAVLT = Rey Auditory Verbal Learning Test; LM = Logical Memory; α = Cronbach’s α; r = Pearson’s r