1. Universal Nonverbal Intelligence Test
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2. An Introduction to the UNIT
Top Ten Goals in UNIT Development
Theoretical Underpinnings
Scales and Subtests
Administration Features
UNIT Standardization and Technical Properties (Reliability, Validity, and Special Psychometric Properties)
Fairness
Clinical Use and Interpretation
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3. Top Ten Goals in UNIT Development
10. Answer the pressing need for cross-cultural assessment instruments.
9. Create a multipurpose test for use whenever language is an issue or concern.
8. Create a test that is entirely nonverbal, with no receptive or expressive language requirements.
7. Develop tasks that comprehensively measure general intelligence.
6. Develop tasks that measure important subdomains of intelligence.
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4. Top Ten Goals in UNIT Development (continued)
5. Develop tasks that enhance the testing experience for examinees.
4. Encourage flexible and efficient assessment with three administration options.
3. Develop a test that builds on examiner knowledge and experience.
2. Develop a test that measures intelligence accurately and with precision.
1. Ensure the highest level of test fairness.
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5. UNIT Theoretical Underpinnings
A hierarchical model of intelligence with general ability, or g, at the apex (e.g., Carroll, 1993; Gustafsson, 1984)
Modification of Jensen’s (1980) dichotomy between associative ability (Memory) and cognitive ability (Reasoning)
Traditional Classification of Procedures according to processing demands (i.e., those mediated by Symbolic versus Nonsymbolic processing)
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6. UNIT Theoretical Underpinnings
UNIT assesses complex Memory and Reasoning abilities that lend themselves to internal processes of verbal (Symbolic) mediation as well as those that are less conducive to such mediation (Nonsymbolic)
The interlocking design keeps the test efficient and economical
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7. Conceptual Model for the UNIT
Memory
Subtests
Symbolic Memory
Object Memory
Spatial Memory
Reasoning
Subtests
Analogic Reasoning
Cube Design
Mazes
Symbolic
Subtests
Nonsymbolic
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8. UNIT Scales Memory Quotient (MQ) Reasoning Quotient (RQ)
Symbolic Quotient (SQ)
Nonsymbolic Quotient (NSQ)
Full Scale Intelligence Quotient (FSIQ)
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9. Memory Quotient (MQ)
An index of complex memory functioning for both meaningful and abstract material involving
Short-term recall and organization
Short-term recognition and reorganization
An index of memory for
Content (what was seen)
Location (where it was seen)
Sequence (the order in which it was seen)
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10. Reasoning Quotient (RQ)
An index of thinking and problem-solving abilities for
Familiar situations
Unfamiliar situations
An index that requires
Pattern processing
Understanding of relationships
Planning abilities
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11. Symbolic Quotient (SQ)
An index of processing and problem-solving with material that is
Meaningful in content
Conducive to internal verbal mediation
Internal verbal mediation includes
Labeling
Organizing
Categorizing
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12. Nonsymbolic Quotient (NSQ)
An index of processing and problem-solving with material that is
Abstract in content
Not very meaningful
Not easily conducive to verbal mediation
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