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Test review: Delis-Kaplan executive function system.

Susan Homack1, Donghyung Lee, Cynthia A Riccio

  • 1Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843-4425, USA. shomack@hotmail.com

Journal of Clinical and Experimental Neuropsychology
|July 16, 2005
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The Delis-Kaplan Executive Function System (D-KEFS) offers a comprehensive assessment of executive functions in individuals aged 8-89. Its cognitive-process approach aids in detailed clinical hypothesis generation for frontal-lobe functions.

Area of Science:

  • Neuropsychology
  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Psychometrics

Background:

  • Executive functions are crucial cognitive processes.
  • Existing assessments may lack comprehensive standardization.
  • The Delis-Kaplan Executive Function System (D-KEFS) was developed to address these gaps.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce and review the Delis-Kaplan Executive Function System (D-KEFS).
  • To highlight its utility in assessing a wide range of executive functions.
  • To evaluate its potential as a clinical and research tool.

Main Methods:

  • The D-KEFS comprises nine standalone tests.
  • It utilizes a cognitive-process approach for detailed analysis.
  • Standardized administration, scoring, and interpretation are employed.

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Main Results:

  • The D-KEFS is co-normed on a large, representative national sample.
  • It allows for systematic hypothesis generation through contrast measures and error analyses.
  • Technical adequacy indicates strong psychometric properties.

Conclusions:

  • The D-KEFS provides a standardized assessment of executive functions for ages 8-89.
  • It serves as a valuable clinical instrument for evaluating frontal-lobe functions.
  • The system shows significant promise as a research tool for advancing knowledge in the field.