ABCD: Concept Definition Subtest

Question 1

Purpose: ABCD Concept Definition Subtest

Answer 1

To demonstrate knowledge of a concept by providing a correct definition.

Question 2

Materials: ABCD Concept Definition Subtest

Answer 2

1. Stimulus Book-B
2. Response Record Form
3. Tape Recorder

Question 3

What does the clinician ask the examinee to do in the ABCD Concept Definition Subtest?

Answer 3

The clinician shows the examinee some words, and asks the examinee to define them.

Question 4

What is the trial item for the ABCD Concept Definition Subtest?

Answer 4

Defining a hammer.

Question 5

Do you provide feedback to the examinee after he/she provides a definition?

Answer 5

Yes.

1. If the examinee provides a definition worth three points, say so and explain why.
2. If the examinee provides a definition worth two points or one point, explain how it could be improved.

Question 6

What does a clinician do if an examinee fails to respond to the trial item prompt?

Answer 6

1. The clinician must repeat the instructions.
2. After the instructions are repeated, and 15 seconds have elapsed, provide the definition stated in the manual for hammer, and proceed with the first test item.

Question 7

How are stimulus words handled with regard to presentation in the ABCD Concept Definition Subtest?

Answer 7

Say each stimulus word as you show the card to the examinee.

Question 8

Criteria for Discontinuing: Concept Definition Subtest

Answer 8

None: Administer all items.

Question 9

How should responses be recorded for the ABCD Concept Definition Subtest?

Answer 9

Write down the stated definitions as completely as possible on the Response Record Form.

Question 10

How should tape recording be utilized in the Concept Definition Subtest?

Answer 10

Use tape recording to verify and complete the transcription of responses to the Response Record Form.

Question 11

How should points be awarded for the Concept Definition Subtest?

Answer 11

Award 3, 2, 1, or 0 points for each definition according to the criteria listed in the manual.

Question 12

What is the criteria for crediting a response with 3 points for the Concept Definition Subtest?

Answer 12

1. The definition must have at least 3 ideas.
2. One idea must be a use or function of the item.
3. Another idea must be an attribute of the item.
4. Third idea can be either a function or attribute.

Question 13

How does scoring work if the examinee provides more than three ideas within a response?

Answer 13

The response is still awarded only three points.

Question 14

What is the criteria for crediting a response with 2 points for the Concept Definition Subtest?

Answer 14

Awarded to a definition that contains two uses or functions, attributes, or a use/function and an attribute.

Question 15

What is the criteria for crediting a response with 1 point for the Concept Definition Subtest?

Answer 15

Awarded to a definition containing one idea.

Question 16

What is the criteria for a response regarding that it must “make sense?”

Answer 16

1. The information presented in the definition must make sense.
2. Be careful about awarding credit to ideas that almost make sense.
3. If two ideas are expressed in two phrases in the same utterance and only one makes sense, credit should be given for the phrase that is meaningful.

Question 17

What is the criteria for a response regarding “implicate?”

Answer 17

1. Avoid giving credit for ideas that are implied by other expressions.
   EX: Stating asparagus is both a food and edible - stating it is a food implies that it is edible.
2. Credit should not be given to any response where one part of the response can be implied to mean the other part:
   EX: “A broom is used for anyone to sweep the porch and keep it clean.” - Sweeping implies keeping the porch clean.

Question 18

What is the criteria for a response regarding repetition of a term in several definitions?

Answer 18

1. Do not award a point for the idea of “thing” or words such as “instrument” or “device” if they are used repeatedly and indiscriminately.
2. EX: