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The Five-Point Test (5PT) provides new Spanish normative data for design fluency in adults over 50. This neuropsychological tool shows potential for cross-cultural use, with high agreement between Spanish and German norms.

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Area of Science:

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  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Psychometrics

Background:

  • The Five-Point Test (5PT) assesses design or figural fluency.
  • Establishing population-specific normative data is crucial for accurate neuropsychological assessment.
  • Cross-cultural validity of cognitive tests requires empirical investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To establish normative data for the 5PT in a Spanish population aged 50 and older.
  • To compare Spanish 5PT norms with those from other countries to assess cross-cultural applicability.
  • To investigate the influence of age and education on 5PT performance.

Main Methods:

  • A sample of 192 healthy Spanish adults (mean age 68.48 ± 9.68 years) participated.
  • The overlapping interval strategy was employed to maximize sample size.
  • Linear regression analysis was used for age- and education-adjusted scores, and intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC) assessed cross-cultural agreement.

Main Results:

  • Age and years of education significantly correlated with 5PT scores.
  • Sex did not show a significant influence on performance.
  • A high ICC (0.956) indicated strong agreement between Spanish and German 5PT norms.

Conclusions:

  • The study provides essential normative data for the 5PT in older Spanish adults.
  • Age and education are key demographic factors influencing design fluency.
  • The 5PT demonstrates promising cross-cultural utility, particularly between Spanish and German populations.