How long does the Delayed Recall Module take?
About 6 to 10 minutes, as listed in the test library.
Episodic Memory
Delayed Recall Module
Measure delayed word-list recall, retention, and intrusions with exportable raw response text.
Useful for memory, aging, intervention, and longitudinal studies that need a delayed recall endpoint.
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Episodic memory6-10 minUntimed
Study list
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Delay interval
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Recall studied items after a delay
What this task measures
Measures delayed verbal recall and retention after an encoded word list and delay interval.
Core constructs
- Delayed episodic recall
- Retention
- Verbal memory
- Intrusion monitoring
Research fit
- Memory intervention studies
- Aging research
- Longitudinal recall tracking
- Remote verbal memory batteries
Paradigm overview
Delayed Recall measures verbal episodic retention after an encoding phase and delay interval. Participants study a word list, optionally complete immediate recall, wait through the configured delay, and then type the words they remember.
The task reports delayed correct recall, immediate recall when collected, retention rate, intrusions, and word-count summaries. Raw typed recall is retained so researchers can independently review and re-score responses.
Key scoring outputs
Delayed Recall
countNumber of expected list words recalled after the delay interval.
Higher is better
Immediate Recall
countNumber of expected list words recalled immediately after study.
Higher is better
Retention Rate
proportionDelayed recall divided by immediate recall when immediate recall is available.
Higher is better
Intrusion Count
countUnique recalled words that are not in the expected word list.
Lower is better
Delayed Word Count
countTotal words typed during delayed recall.
Informational
Review Required
0/1Indicates free-text scoring should be available for researcher review.
1 means review recommended
Running this test
Settings you can change
| Setting | Standard | Allowed |
|---|---|---|
| Study duration (ms) | 20,000 | 10,000 to 60,000 |
| Delay interval (ms) | 60,000 | 30,000 to 1,800,000 |
| Recall response window (ms) | 90,000 | 30,000 to 300,000 |
| Include immediate recall | On | On or off |
Yearly plans can change settings within these limits. Free and pay-as-you-go studies use the standard settings.
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Devices and languages
- Untimed test: runs on desktops, laptops, tablets and phones. Participant devices
- Task text: English and Italian.
- Available on: Every plan, including the free plan.
- Recruiting online? See the setup guides for Prolific, Sona Systems, CloudResearch Connect and Qualtrics.
Cite this test
Paradigm source: RAVLT/CERAD delayed recall paradigms; Logical Memory delayed recall tradition.
ConductCognition versions: task version 1.0.0, scoring version 1.0.0. Every export records the versions each session used, for a methods section.
Source papers
Van der Elst W, van Boxtel MPJ, van Breukelen GJP, Jolles J (2005). Rey's verbal learning test: normative data for 1855 healthy participants aged 24-81 years.
N 185524-81
Framingham Heart Study CERAD Word List normative data for younger- and middle-aged adults.
Paradigm sourceYounger and middle-aged adults
HUNT Study CERAD Word List Memory Test norms for adults 70+.
Paradigm source70+
Research FAQ
Common questions about this online cognitive test
What device does a participant need?
Untimed test: runs on desktops, laptops, tablets and phones. The browser must be Chrome, Edge, Firefox or Safari.
What scores does it produce?
Delayed Recall, Immediate Recall, Retention Rate, Intrusion Count, Delayed Word Count and Review Required. Each session is also marked valid, needs review or invalid, with the reason.
Which settings can a researcher change?
Study duration (ms) (10,000 to 60,000), delay interval (ms) (30,000 to 1,800,000), recall response window (ms) (30,000 to 300,000) and include immediate recall (On or off). Settings can be changed on yearly plans; free and pay-as-you-go studies use the standard settings.
Which languages can participants use?
The test's own text is in English and Italian. Italian participant pages come with yearly plans.
Is this a clinical test?
No. ConductCognition is for research use only. It runs, scores and exports the test; clinical interpretation is outside the platform.
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