The validity of some current tests for organicity.

A multiple scoring method for the assessment of complex memory functions.

“…No general test of mental ability has been able to make such a discrimination with any degree of accuracy. Consequently, neither the WMS nor any other test of brain damage can be condemned on this basis as it was by Parker (1957). Recent studies by Bachrach and Mintz (1974) and Kear-Colwell leave no doubt that the WMS is quite sensitive to organic conditions.…”

The wechsler memory scale: Preliminary findings toward an australian standardisation

“…There have been few published studies of the Wechsler Memory Scale. The earlier investigations attempted to discriminate between differently labelled psychiatric groups, such as schizophrenics and organic brain syndromes, on the basis of total scores on the Scale (Cohen, 1950;Howard, 1950 and1954;Parker, 1957). Given the 1.…”

A Dictionary of Neuropsychology

“…SHAM RAGE: undirected and excessive rage; in animals: lashing of tail, arching the trunk, making limb movements, displaying claws, snarling, and biting; sympathetic signs of rage are present, including erection of the tail hair, sweating of the toe pads, dilation of the pupils, micturation, high blood pressure, high heart rate, and increases in adrenalin and blood sugar; similar sham emotional attacks can occur in humans who have suffered hypothalamic lesions -unchecked rage or who laugh until they die; found in the diencephalic animal; also called quasi-emotional phenomena. SIDPLEY INSTITUTE OF LIVING SCALE: (Shipley, 1940(Shipley, , 1946 a neuropsychological paper and pencil screening test; does not discriminate well between organic and functional disorders (Aita, Armitage et at, 1947;Parker, 1957). SHORT PORTABLE MENTAL STATUS QUESTIONNAIRE: (Pfeiffer, 1975); a brieftest for dementia.…”