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Motor Impersistence

Arthur L. Benton, PhD

Purpose:
Assesses ability to maintain a movement or posture
Format:
Paper and pencil, Book
Age range:
5 years to 66 years
Time:
Varies
Qualification level:
C
C
All qualifications for Level B plus an advanced professional degree that provides appropriate training in the administration and interpretation of psychological tests, or license or certification from an agency that requires appropriate training and experience in the ethical and competent use of psychological tests. Close

This battery consists of eight tests requiring the maintenance of a movement or posture: keeping eyes closed, protruding tongue (blindfolded and with eyes open), fixation of gaze in lateral visual fields, keeping mouth open, central fixation during confrontation testing of visual fields, head turning during sensory testing, and saying “ah.” Normative and validity data are described in the manual, Contributions to Neuropsychological Assessment, which may be purchased separately.