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Protocol - Spatial Reasoning - Adolescents and Adults

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Description

The Block Design Test is an interviewer-administered test that is part of the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale®, Fourth Edition (WAIS®-IV). The participants are given a picture and asked to use red and white blocks to recreate the design.

Specific Instructions

Block Design is a proprietary subtest of the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale®, Fourth Edition (WAIS®-IV). Each WAIS-IV subtest is a part of a complete WAIS-IV assessment and is not sold separately. To administer a subtest requires a licensing agreement from Pearson. Researchers should complete and return an application to pas.licensing@pearson.com.

Availability

Limited Availability

Protocol

The Block Design Test is an interviewer-administered test that is part of the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale®, Fourth Edition (WAIS®-IV).

The participants are given a picture and asked to use red and white blocks to recreate the design.

Personnel and Training Required

Personnel should be trained to administer the test by a licensed neuropsychologist or other trained medical professional experienced with the Block Design test. Additionally, investigators are encouraged to have quality control procedures (such as videotaping sessions, etc.) in place to maintain consistency across examiners.

Equipment Needs

The interviewer will need a copy of the test that includes the images, blocks for the respondent to recreate the designs, and a copy of the scoring instructions.

Requirements
Requirement CategoryRequired
Major equipment No
Specialized training No
Specialized requirements for biospecimen collection Yes
Average time of greater than 15 minutes in an unaffected individual No
Mode of Administration

Performance-based task

Lifestage

Adolescent, Adult, Senior

Participants

Adolescents and adults, ages 16 and older

Selection Rationale

Block Design was selected because it is a widely used, validated protocol that requires less time to administer than similar instruments.

Language

English

Standards
StandardNameIDSource
caDSR Form PhenX PX131801 - Spatial Reasoning Adolescents And Adults 6910446 caDSR Form
Derived Variables

None

Process and Review

Expert Review Panel 4 (ERP 4) reviewed the measures in the Neurology, Psychiatric, and Psychosocial domains.

Guidance from ERP 4 included the following:

  • Added new measure
  • Created new Data Dictionary

Protocol Name from Source

Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale?, Block Design Test, Fourth Edition (WAIS?-IV)

Source

David Wechsler. The Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, Fourth Edition (WAIS-IV). Pearson Education, Inc. 2008

The Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale®, Fourth Edition (WAIS®-IV) is a proprietary instrument and can be obtained through:

Pearson
Attn: Customer Service
P.O. Box 599700
San Antonio, TX 78259
Telephone: 800.627.7271
Email: clinicalcustomersupport@pearson.com

General References

Benson, N., Hulac, D., & Kranzler, J. (2010). Independent examination of the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-Fourth Edition (WAIS-IV): What does the WAIS-IV measure? Psychological Assessment, 22(1), 121-130.

Canivez, G. L., & Watkins, M. (2010). Investigation of the factor structure of the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-Fourth Edition (WAIS-IV): Exploratory and higher order factor analyses. Psychological Assessment, 22, 827-836.

Lichtenberger, E. O., & Kaufman, A. S. (2009). Essentials of WAIS-IV assessment. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley.

Protocol ID

131801

Variables
Export Variables
Variable Name Variable IDVariable DescriptiondbGaP Mapping
PX131801_Spatial_Reasoning_Adolescents_Adults_Recreate_Design
PX131801000000 Did the participants recreate the design? N/A
Neurology
Measure Name

Spatial Reasoning

Release Date

November 28, 2017

Definition

A performance-based task to assess spatial judgment and visualization skills.

Purpose

This measure tests a respondent’s total range of function with respect to spatial reasoning. It is therefore more specific and sensitive than a measure of global mental status and can be used to assess major problems in spatial reasoning (e.g., due to head trauma or Alzheimer’s disease) as well as minor variations that may be a consequence of normal development and aging.

Keywords

Neurology, Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-Fourth Edition, WAIS-IV, proprietary, aging, Alzheimer’s disease

Measure Protocols
Protocol ID Protocol Name
131801 Spatial Reasoning - Adolescents and Adults
Publications

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