Sequential reasoning testing system and method
AssigneeHarcourt Assessment, Inc.
InventorsLaura Leyva, David Tulsky
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Abstract
A method for testing a working memory and fluid reasoning of a subject includes the step of sequentially presenting to a subject a first plurality of images, wherein each image is positioned in a different sector of a display device. The first plurality of images totals one fewer than a total number of sectors. Next the subject is simultaneously presented with a second plurality of images. One of the second plurality of images bears an analogous relationship to the first plurality of images. The subject is then asked to select an analogous image from the second plurality of images.
Claims12
A computer-readable medium having encoded thereon a software program for testing a working memory, the software program comprising:
- (a) a code segment for sequentially presenting to a subject a first plurality of images, each image positioned in a different sector of a display device, the first plurality of images totaling one fewer than a total number of sectors;
- (b) a code segment for simultaneously presenting to the subject a second plurality of images, one of the second plurality of images bearing an analogous relationship to the first plurality of images;
- (c) a code segment for prompting the subject to select an analogous image from the second plurality of images;
- a code segment for receiving a response from the subject via an input device;
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- a code segment for scoring the received responses to determine a working memory and fluid reasoning indicator.
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