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A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of - Queen Margaret University

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4.8 Chapter summary 132<br />

Chapter 5 The Ma<strong>in</strong> Investigation<br />

5.1 Introduction 134<br />

5.2 Method 135<br />

5.2.1 Participant criteria and selection 135<br />

5.2.2 Procedure 137<br />

5.3 Ma<strong>in</strong> <strong>in</strong>vestigation f<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong>gs 138<br />

5.3.1 Comparison <strong>of</strong> characteristics <strong>of</strong> learn<strong>in</strong>g between<br />

aphasic and normal populations 143<br />

5.4 Case series 145<br />

5.4.1 Individual pr<strong>of</strong>ile structure 145<br />

5.4.2 Predictions <strong>of</strong> <strong>in</strong>fluenc<strong>in</strong>g factors on learn<strong>in</strong>g the<br />

new vocabulary 147<br />

5.4.2.1 Personal attributes 147<br />

5.4.2.2 Cognitive abilities and the capacity to learn 149<br />

5.4.2.3 Severity <strong>of</strong> aphasia 150<br />

5.4.2.4 Rehearsal and consolidation <strong>of</strong> learn<strong>in</strong>g 150<br />

5.5 Participant C1 152<br />

5.5.1 Predictive factors for learn<strong>in</strong>g new vocabulary 152<br />

5.5.1.1 Personal attributes 153<br />

5.5.1.2 Cognitive abilities and the capacity to learn 153<br />

5.5.1.3 Severity <strong>of</strong> aphasia 153<br />

5.5.1.4 Rehearsal and consolidation <strong>of</strong> learn<strong>in</strong>g 155<br />

5.5.2 Demonstration <strong>of</strong> learn<strong>in</strong>g the new vocabulary 155<br />

5.5.2.1 Immediate recall 155<br />

5.5.2.2 Delayed recall 156<br />

5.5.2.3 Summary <strong>of</strong> new learn<strong>in</strong>g 156<br />

5.6 Participant P3 157<br />

5.6.1 Predictive factors for learn<strong>in</strong>g new vocabulary 157<br />

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