Test #2B: Delayed Recall

Now see how well you can do when you engage in another activity
before testing your recall. As in the first test, take a minute to look
at the following list of words, then close the book. But before you try
to recall, do something else for 20 minutes. Do whatever you want,
such as taking a walk, reading a newspaper, having a snack, or
shooting baskets in your backyard. Just don’t think about the words
on the word list. Then, see how many words you can write down
correctly from your memory in a minute or two. As before, when you
finish, look in the book and score 1 point for each correct word,
subtract 1 point for each incorrect word, and total your score. Compare
your results with the immediate recall test. Generally, you will
recall less than when you immediately tried to recall the words. This
will give you a general sense of your ability to retain information in
your working memory and how quickly you forget.

DELAYED RECALL TEST
Set 1: To Test Yourself Now Set 2: To Test Yourself in 30 Days
Bathtub Door
Computer Elephant
Printer Cow
Desk Snow
File Cabinet Mirror
Car Tree
Motorcycle Rose
Road River
Sign Fountain
Window Bucket 47