Created to look like an ancient tribal puzzle that has been built into a volcano, this assessment requires the player to refer to the symbol key at the top and press the corresponding button below. Halfway through the assessment, the key is removed, requiring the player to remember the symbol associations.
This evaluation measures the ability to visually associate two symbols with previously unlearned associations. Metacognitive strategy training promotes encoding and retrieval of information without the use of an external cue or compensatory mechanism. These strategies are most frequently internal and self- instructional (e.g. the client will decide for themselves how to remember to associate two stimuli). Strategy training is most effective in individuals with mild or moderate brain impairment.
Associative memory is the ability to remember previously unrelated information as having been paired. According to the Cognitive Rehabilitation Manual, Translating Evidence-Based Recommendations Into Practice, association techniques are one beneficial type of memory strategy (page 62)1Haskins, Edmund C. et al, 2012 . This evaluation measures the ability to visually associate two symbols with previously unlearned associations.
Memory is often impaired in individuals with brain injury. Metacognitive strategy training promotes encoding and retrieval of information without the use of an external cue or compensatory mechanism. These strategies are most frequently internal and self- instructional (e.g. the client will decide for themselves how to remember to associate two stimuli). Strategy training is most effective in individuals with mild or moderate brain impairment.