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Universal Nonverbal Intelligence Test

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Encyclopedia of Child Behavior and Development

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Intelligence testing without verbal communication

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The Universal Test of Nonverbal Intelligence (UNIT) is a test designed for children and adolescents (ages 5:0 to 17:11). This cognitive measure is a useful alternative to traditional measures that involve verbal and language material. The UNIT provides a comprehensive assessment of nonverbal intelligence.

Description

The following information is taken from the UNIT Examiner’s Manual [1].

Organization of the UNIT

The UNIT is made up of six subtests. These subtests include: Symbolic Memory, Spatial Memory, Object Memory, Cube Design, Analogic Reasoning, and Mazes.

During the Symbolic Memory subtest, the examinee is shown a sequence of universal symbols (baby, girl, boy, woman, man in either green or black) for 5 s. After the 5 s, the stimulus is removed and the examinee uses the symbolic memory response cards to re-create the stimulus. This subtest measures short-term visual memory and complex sequential memory.

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References

  1. Bracken, B. A., & McCallum, R. S. (1998). Universal nonverbal intelligence test examiner’s manual. Itasca, IL: Riverside Publishing Company.

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  1. Department of Educational Psychology and Counseling, California State University, San Bernardino, 5500 University Parkway, San Bernardino, CA, 92407, USA

    Brett R. Nelson Ph.D, Andrea Morillas-Brown & Grace Boyd

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  1. Neurology, Learning and Behavior Center, 230 South 500 East, Suite 100, Salt Lake City, Utah, 84102, USA

    Sam Goldstein Ph.D.

  2. Department of Psychology MS 2C6, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA, 22030, USA

    Jack A. Naglieri Ph.D. (Professor of Psychology) (Professor of Psychology)

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Nelson, B.R., Morillas-Brown, A., Boyd, G. (2011). Universal Nonverbal Intelligence Test. In: Goldstein, S., Naglieri, J.A. (eds) Encyclopedia of Child Behavior and Development. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-79061-9_2993

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