Text Box: Memory Quiz
As people get older, our memory tends to fail more often.  However, it is essential that people be aware of how good or bad their memory may be, so that if it is possible, they can take the appropriate steps towards making changes in their lifestyles and perhaps living a happier life.
In order to be able to this, I have taken a quiz that was developed by the Memory Assessment Clinic of Bethesda, Maryland.  This short quiz enables you to test your short-term memory abilities.

Materials: Pen, Piece of Paper, Stopwatch

Procedure:

Using a stopwatch, time yourself 20 seconds and concentrate by attempting to memorize the words on the page of the attached link.

After 20 seconds have passed, take a pen and write down as many words as you can remember from the list on a piece of paper. 

Once you have counted how many words you correctly remembered, return to this page to find out how you rated!

Click here to take the test!

Ratings

  • The average person ages 18-39 can remember ten items.
  • From ages 40-59, nine items.
  • From ages 60-69, eight items.
  • For age 70 and older, seven items.