Factor structure and construct validity of the Denman Neuropsychology Memory Scale.

Abstract

Correlational data on the recently published Denman Neuropsychology Memory Scale (DNMS; Denman, 1984) were subjected to a series of factor analyses. Although a major feature of the DNMS is computation of Verbal, Non-Verbal and Full Scale Memory Quotients, the factor analyses did no support this practice. Since the factor results demonstrated initial support for the construct validity of some of the DNMS subtests, it is recommended that interpretation be based on subtest performance. The present results and suggested future investigations of DNMS construct validity are discussed in relation to current issues in clinical memory assessment.