Method for recording performance in psychological tests
OwnerMichael Porehinventor
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Abstract
A method for recording the process of an examinee performing a psychological test where the psychological test includes a finite number of elements that are to be sequentially manipulated. Such tests include memory tests or graphic manipulation tests such as copying complex figures. An observer uses a graphic input device, such as a touch-sensitive screen, to register and store the time each manipulation is performed. In such a way, the process is accurately recorded in an ecologically valid manner.
Claims17
A method for recording the process by which an examinee performs a psychological test, wherein the psychological test includes the stepwise manipulation of a finite number of distinct elements, by:
- a) with a graphic input device, displaying a graphic representation of each one of the distinct elements of the psychological test where associated with a said graphic representation of a said distinct element is delineated a corresponding registerable area and wherein said graphic input device is configured to register indication of a registerable area as selection of the distinct element corresponding thereto;
- b) upon identifying a manipulation of a specific element by the examinee, an observer indicating a registerable area associated with said specific manipulated element;
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- c) recording said indication by said observer of said registerable area on a data storage device operatively associated with said graphic input device.
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