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The '''Wide Range Assessment of Memory and Learning (WRAML)''', Secondcurrently Editionin its third edition (WRAML2)'''WRAML3'''), is a [[standardized, individually administered test]] that measures an individual's [[memory]] functioning. It evaluates both immediate, delayed and delayedrecognition memory [[:wikt:-ability|ability]] along with the acquisition of new [[learning]].<ref name=WRAML2MANUAL>Sheslow Adams, DW., and AdamsSheslow, WD. (20032021). ''Wide Range Assessment of Memory and Learning SecondThird Edition administration and technical manualmanuals''. LutzSan Antonio, FL: PsychologicalPearson Assessment Resources.</ref> The WRAML2WRAML3 is normed for individuals ages 5–90 years.

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The WRAML3 is composed of [[Language|verbal]], [[visual]], and [[attention]]-[[concentration]] sub[[Test (assessment)|tests]], which can be used to yield Immediate, Delayed and Recognition Verbal Memory Indexes; Immediate, Delayed and Recognition Memory Visual Memory Indexes; and an Attention-Concentration Index. These subtests yield aggregate Immediate, Delayed, and Recognition Indexes as well as a General Memory Index.<ref name=WRAML2MANUAL /> In addition, a [[Working Memory]] Index consists of parallel versions of Visual and Verbal Working Memory subtests. While there is a core of subtests, there are several options of how battery content can be utilized, including two abbreviated formats. An embedded performance validity measure is also available.

The '''Wide Range Assessment of Memory and Learning, Second Edition (WRAML2)''' is a standardized test that measures an individual's memory functioning. It evaluates both immediate and delayed memory ability along with the acquisition of new learning.<ref name=WRAML2MANUAL>Sheslow, D., and Adams, W. (2003). ''Wide Range Assessment of Memory and Learning Second Edition administration and technical manual''. Lutz, FL: Psychological Assessment Resources.</ref> The WRAML2 is normed for individuals ages 5–90 years.

The WRAML3 is currently published by [[Pearson Education|Pearson Assessments]].<ref name=WRAML3>WRAML3 main page https://www.pearsonassessments.com/WRAML3</ref>

The WRAML2 is composed of two verbal, two visual, and two attention-concentration subtests, yielding a Verbal Memory Index, a Visual Memory Index, and an Attention-Concentration Index. Together, these subtests yield the General Memory Index.<ref name=WRAML2MANUAL /> The Working Memory Index consists of the Symbolic Working Memory and Verbal Working Memory subtests. In addition, there are four recognition subtests.

The WRAML2 is published by and available from [http://www.parinc.com Psychological Assessment Resources, Inc.]. A scoring program also is available.

== References ==

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==Further reading==

[''Essentials in Assessment: Wide Range Assessment of Memory and Learning, 3rd Edition and The Everyday Memory Survey,'' (2024), John Wiley publishers. [Wide Range Achievement Test]]

[[Wide Range Achievement Test]]

== External links ==

* [https://www.pearsonassessments.com/store/usassessments/en/Store/Professional-Assessments/Cognition-%26-Neuro/Wide-Range-Assessment-of-Memory-and-Learning-%7C-Third-Edition-/p/P100002000.html#top WRAML3 Publisher]

* [http://www.parinc.com WRAML2 Publisher]

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