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Test 13, free association. 



Say, "I wish you to say all the words that you can think of in three minutes. When I say 'Ready,' you begin, and say 

 as many words as you can before I tell you to stop. Say such words as pin, table, grass, trees, clouds, horse, dog, brook. All 

 ready. Begin." If subject stops, as if assuming that enough words had been given, at the end of a half minute say, 

 "Go on, please." Repeat this, if necessary, at the end of each half minute for the whole period. 



Credit for words or phrases (except for repetitions) as follows: 1 point for 30-44 Words; 2 points for 45-59 words; 

 3 points for 60-74; 4 points for 75 and upward. Total possible credits, 4. 



Test 14, use of three given words in one sentence. 



On the back of the record sheet write plainly the words, Boston, money, river. Show them to subject, read them 

 over twice, and say, "I wish you to make one sentence in which the three words Boston, money, andriver are used." Make 

 sure that subject understands the three words, knows what is meant by a sentence, and grasps the fact that one, not 

 two or more sentences, is required. It is especially necessary to emphasize that the three words are to be used along 

 with other words in making one good sentence. The sentence may either be written, or given orally and recorded by 

 examiner. 



Credit 4 points for the three words used in one sentence; 2 points if they are used in two separate sentences or in 

 sentences very loosely connected. Total possible credits, 4. 



Test 15, comprehension of questions. 



Read each question slowly and distinctly, twice if necessary. If subject fails to respond, he should be encouraged. 

 (a( If you were going away and missed your train, lohat would you do? 



(b) If some one has been unkind to you and says he is sorry, what should you do? 



(c) Why should you judge a person by ivhat he does rather than by what he says? ■ - 



(d) Why do we more readily forgive an unkind act done in anger than one done without anger? 



Credit 2 points each for satisfactory answer. Half credit may sometimes be given (see book). Total possible 

 Credits, 8. 



Test 16, drawing designs from memory. 



Say to subject, "I am going to show you two drawings. After you have looked at them, I shall take them away and ask 

 you to draw both of them from memory. You must look at them carefully, because you will see them for only fifteen seconds, 

 and that is a very short time." 



Credit 2 points for each correct reproduction. Irregularity of line is disregarded. Credit 1 point for imperfect 

 reproductions, such as those in which the rectangle is placed in center of prism, or small squares of (b) turned outward 

 instead of inward (see scoring cards). Total possible credits, 4. 



Test 17, criticisms of absurd statements. 



Say, "I am going to read some sentences to you. In each one of them there is something foolish or absurd. (Make sure 

 that subject understands what is meant by 'foolish' or by 'absurd.') Listen carefully and tell me each time what it is 

 that is foolish." Read each question slowly and distinctly, twice if necessary, and ask, " Now, what is foolish about that?" 



(a) We met a finely dressed gentleman. He was walking along the street with his hands in his pockets and swinging his 

 cane. 



(b) An unlucky bicycle rider fell on his head and was instantly killed; they took him to the hospital and fear that he can not 

 get well. 



(c) A little boy said: "I have three brothers, Paul, Ernest, and myself." 



(d) At the crossroads was a guidepost with the following directions: "Boston, three miles and a half: if you can't read, 

 inquire at the blacksmith shop." 



(«) It has been found that the last car of a train is damaged most in case of accident. It would therefore be better to leave 

 off the last car. 



Credit 1 point for each satisfactory response; no partial credits allowed. Total possible credits, 5. 



Test IS, construction of sentences. 



Show subject card (test 18, a) and say, " You see these words. Read them to me, please." Be sure subject recognizes 

 the words, then continue. ' ' Now, please arrange them so that they make sense. Make one good sentence out of them, using 

 every word that you read, but no other words." 



Credit 2 points each for (a), (6), and (e). No partial credits allowed (see book). Total possible credits, 6. 



Test 19, definitions of abstract terms. 



Say, " What does charity meanl " " What does obedience mean?" What does justice mean?" The definition of charity 

 should express two ideas — that of unfortunates and of kindness shown them. If subject replies "love," ask him " What 

 sort of love?" or " To whom is the love shown? " The definition of obedience should be "to do what you are told," or the 

 equivalent idea. If subject says "to obey," ask him what obey means. The definition of justice should involve the 

 idea of fairness, of treating people according to their merits, of protection accorded to people or their interests, etc. If 

 subject replies "justice of the peace, "tell him that is not the kind of justice meant and give another trial. 



For acceptable response, as above defined, credit 2 points for each of the three terms; no partial credits allowed. 

 Total possible credits, 6. 



