California Verbal Learning Test

The California Verbal Learning Test (CVLT) is a well established neuropsychological test of verbal memory.

Measures

CVLT generates a wide variety of measures, the most commonly used are:

• Immediate Recall
• Short Delay Free Recall
• Short Delay Cued Recall
• Long Delay Free Recall
• Long Delay Cued Recall
• Long Delay Recognition

Similar Neuropsychological Tests

A number of similar tests are available including:

• The Rey Auditory Verbal Learning Test (RAVLT)
• The verbal section of the Repeatable Battery for the Assessment of Neuropsychological Status (RBANS)

References

• Delis, D.C., Kramer, J.H., Kaplan, E., & Ober, B.A. (1987). The California Verbal Learning Test. San Antonio, TX: Psychological Corporation.
• Delis, D.C., Kramer, J.H., Kaplan, E., & Ober, B.A. (2000). California Verbal Learning Test: Second Edition. San Antonio, TX: Psychological Corporation.