Reverse order memory test
Can you say it backward?
Reverse recall tests more than storage. You also have to manipulate the sequence in working memory.
Quick answer
Answer: 9 1 6 3 8
The original sequence is 8 3 6 1 9. Reversing the order gives 9 1 6 3 8.
How to score it
1
Study the sequence once.
2
Cover the original.
3
Write it backward.
4
Count only exact order as correct.
What this tests
Working memory
Mental manipulation
Order tracking
Attention
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