Abstract

The Bender-Gestalt Test and tests of executive functioning have been linked to academic achievement. The purpose of this study was to examine the validity of the Bender II as compared to Koppitz's Developmental Scoring System (DSS), as well as to determine the relationship between the Bender II and executive functioning. A total of 82 children participated in this study. A significant correlation was found between the DSS and the Bender II, with the Bender II mean approximately 10 standard score points higher than the DSS. The Bender II was also significantly correlated with more scales on the BRIEF than the DSS, indicating greater utility. The DSS and the Bender II were significantly related to students' reading and math achievement scores.

Library of Congress Subject Headings

Bender-Gestalt Test--Validity--Research; Executive ability in children; Child development--Testing

Publication Date

2006

Document Type

Thesis

Student Type

Graduate

Degree Name

School Psychology (MS)

Department, Program, or Center

Department of Psychology (CLA)

Advisor

Scott P. Merydith

Advisor/Committee Member

Jennifer Lukomski

Comments

Physical copy available from RIT's Wallace Library at BF698.8.B4 W37 2006

Campus

RIT – Main Campus

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