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[Use of the labyrinth test in gerontologic functional diagnosis]
Zeitschrift Fur Alternsforschung
|January 1, 1985
Summary
The labyrinth test is a practical tool for assessing age-related changes in intelligence, including memory and problem-solving skills, across a wide age range. This psychological method offers economical insights into cognitive function dynamics in gerontology.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Psychological Assessment
- Cognitive Science
Context:
- Investigated the application of the labyrinth test in gerontological functional diagnostics.
- Utilized data from 365 participants aged 18-75 (197 female, 168 male).
Purpose:
- To evaluate the labyrinth test as a method for assessing age-related cognitive changes.
- To determine the test's utility in diagnosing functional capacities in aging individuals.
Summary:
- The labyrinth test is recommended as a practical and economical psychological procedure.
- It effectively assesses age-dynamics in overlapping sub-aspects of intelligence.
- Key assessed areas include orientational capacity, transitional ability, problem-solving attitude, and memory performance.
Impact:
- Provides a feasible method for gerontological functional diagnosis.
- Offers insights into cognitive performance across the adult lifespan.
- Supports the assessment of intelligence sub-aspects sensitive to aging.