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The Gollin incomplete figures test: a flexible, computerised version.

N Foreman1, R Hemmings

  • 1Department of Psychology, University of Leicester, UK.

Perception
|January 1, 1987
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The Gollin incomplete figures test, used for visual development and memory studies, was successfully replicated using a computer. This digital version offers a precise and versatile alternative to traditional card-based methods.

Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Developmental Psychology

Background:

  • The Gollin incomplete figures test assesses visual perception and memory.
  • Traditional administration uses stimulus cards with increasing information.
  • The test has applications in studying visual development, parietal cortex function, and amnesia.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the efficacy of a computerised version of the Gollin incomplete figures test.
  • To replicate original findings using a digital format.
  • To evaluate the precision and versatility of the computerised method.

Main Methods:

  • Digitised outline drawings of familiar objects were presented on a computer screen.
  • The visible percentage of each figure increased gradually from 0% to 100%.

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  • Participants included children aged 2-5 years and subjects undergoing repeated testing.

    • Main Results:

    • The study successfully replicated Gollin's original findings.
    • Children's performance showed significant improvement between ages 2 and 5.
    • All subjects demonstrated dramatic performance gains across three testing sessions.

    Conclusions:

    • Computerisation of the Gollin incomplete figures test is a viable and effective method.
    • The digital format provides a precise and versatile alternative to the card-based version.
    • This technology enhances the study of visual development and memory.