Memory Flashcards
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During the MoCA delayed recall task, how long after initial learning are subjects asked to recall the words?
Answer: 5 minutes
The MoCA delayed recall is administered approximately 5 minutes after the two learning trials.
A patient recalls 3 of 5 words on the MoCA delayed recall without any cues. How many points does this earn?
Answer: 3 points
Each word recalled without a cue earns 1 point, so 3 unprompted recalls = 3 points.
Which type of cue is offered FIRST when a patient fails to recall a word on the MoCA delayed recall?
Answer: Semantic category cue
The MoCA protocol offers a semantic (category) cue before a multiple-choice cue.
What does MoCA scoring record when a word is recalled only after a semantic category cue?
Answer: No additional points but noted for clinical analysis
Cued recalls are noted for qualitative clinical interpretation but do not earn points on the formal score.
Which memory system is primarily assessed by the MoCA delayed recall task?
Answer: Episodic memory
Delayed recall of a word list specifically measures episodic memory — consciously encoded personal experiences.
A clinician notices a patient performs poorly on free recall but improves substantially with semantic cues on the MoCA. This pattern most suggests:
Answer: Retrieval difficulty with intact storage
Benefit from cueing indicates the information was encoded but retrieval cues are needed, pointing to a retrieval deficit.
How many learning trials are given for the word list before the MoCA delayed recall test?
Answer: 2
The MoCA presents the five words across two learning trials before intervening tasks and final delayed recall.