Measuring attention: An evaluation of the Search and Cancellation of Ascending Numbers (SCAN) and the short form of the Test of Attentional and Interpersonal Style (TAIS)

This study found a relationship between the Search and Cancellation of Ascending Numbers (SCAN), Digit Span, and Visual Search and Attention Test (VSAT). Data suggest the measures represent a common construct interpreted to be attention. An auditory distracter condition of the SCAN did not distract participants, while the measure exhibited ample alternate forms reliability. The study also found that the Test of Attentional and Interpersonal Style (TAIS) short form poorly predicted performance on the Digit Span, VSAT, and SCAN. Although the TAIS exhibited good internal consistency, the items likely measure the subjective perception of attention. Furthermore, discriminant and convergent validity of the TAIS were found to be poor.

Grantor dc:publisher

University of North Texas

Year dc:date

2000

Author dc:creator

• Greher, Michael R.

Contributors dc:contributor

• Mahoney, Michael J.
• Cox, Randall J.
• Neumann, Craig S.

• Attention -- Testing
• attention
• psychological testing
• SCAN
• validity
• Digit Span

Statement dc:rights

• Public
• Copyright
• Greher, Michael R.
• Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved.

Language dc:language

English

Identifier

oclc: 47163410
untcat: b2300390
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OAI identifier oai:identifier

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