Squire Subjective Memory Questionnaire
The Squire Subjective Memory Questionnaire if a self-report scale consisting of 18 items tapping subjective evaluations of one's own memory. Items are scored on a 9-point scale (-4=disastrous; 4=perfect). Sample items are ‘My ability to remember things that have happened more than a year ago is...’ and ‘My ability to recall things when I really try is...’ Scores are summed to obtain a total SSMQ score varying from -72 to 72, with negative scores corresponding with pessimistic judgments about one's own memory and positive scores reflecting optimistic memory evaluations.
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