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Schizotypy refers to a continuum of symptomatology across the schizophrenia spectrum. Literature examining the prevalence of schizotypy symptomatology in a general population is sparse, and a notable gap in the literature. The lack of literature examining the prevalence of schizotypy symptoms and the resultant health issues may signal a lack of interest or investigation into this crucial domain; this is important to note, as schizotypy symptoms are predictive of later-stage psychosis and other unique harms. By nature, schizotypy is subclinical, meaning that it is difficult to detect. We designed a preliminary study examining memory deficit as a potential screening tool for schizotypy and aimed to understand the relationship between specific memory deficits and schizotypy-related symptoms. By using robust statistical analysis, we find a relationship between memory and schizotypy and propose a novel covariate domain of schizotypy.