Comparing working memory in dyslexic and normal students

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1 Corresponding Author: Ph.D.Student of Psychology, Payame Noor University

2 Associate Professor of Psychology, Payame Nor University

3 B.A. in Psychology, Payame Nor University

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Abstract

This study compares the working memory in dyslexic and normal children. The
method of the present study was descriptive (causal-comparative) method. The
study sample included 30 students with reading disorder and 30 students without
reading disorder who were matched in terms of IQ, age and gender. To identify the
students with reading disorder, phonological awareness test was used, and to assess
the working memory Working Memory. Index of the Wechsler Intelligence Scale
for Children – Fourth Edition (WISC-IV) was used. The findings showed that there
are significant differences between the working memory in dyslexic and normal
students. It was found that the working memory in dyslexic children is
considerably lower than normal children. Thus students with reading disorder are
faced with serious problems in working memory.

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