ABCD: Figure Copying Subtest Flashcards
Purpose: ABCD Figure Copying Subtest
To assess the ability to copy figures.
How does figure copying differ from generative drawing?
Figure copying is a nongenerative and less effortful than Generative Drawing.
What is the clinician asking the examinee to do in the ABCD Figure Copying Subtest?
The clinician is asking the examinee to copy 3 figures.
What should the clinician do if the examinee attempts the task for the Figure Copying Subtest?
Praise the effort
How long does the clinician give the examinee before providing instructions again?
10 seconds
What should the clinician do if there is no response after an additional 10 seconds (20 seconds total) on the Figure Copying Subtest?
Proceed to the next test item, and say,” Please try this one.”
Criteria for Discontinuing: ABCD Figure Copying Subtest
None: Present all three figures
What does the clinician use to help determine the number of points to give for an examinee’s drawings?
Use the questions between each listed figure.
How are points awarded for the figures in the Figure Copying Subtest?
A point is awarded for every question to which the examinee can answer “yes.”
Sometimes figures contain certain features that were not present in the model. Does the clinician need to deduct for these?
No. Do not deduct for these.
Under what circumstances is no credit given for a model drawing?
No credit is given when the examinee draws over the model.
What is the maximum score for each figure in the ABCD Figure Copying Subtest?
Maximum Score/Figure = Four
What is the total score for the ABCD Figure Copying Subtest?
Total Score = 12
