INSBAT

Please note that this product can only be administered if you have a valid Vienna Test System administration software license for VTS online or a local VTS version 8.0.00 or higher.

Field of Application+

Detailed Description+

Measures the level and structure of the intelligence in accordance with the Cattell-Horn-Carroll (CHC) model, on the basis of six ability factors (fluid intelligence, crystallized intelligence, quantitative thinking, short-term memory, visual processing and long-term memory). This modular test provides both a quick global overview of intelligence level and a nuanced and detailed assessment. It is used in decision-oriented psychological assessment, enabling specific issues to be clarified accurately and economically. It is used in manufacturing & safety assessments and academic testing.

Test forms+

S2: Variable form II – modular
S3: Global form - test battery with fixed test sequence

Task+

Depending on the subtest, the respondent’s answers are given either in multiple-choice format or as automated free responses. The six ability factors are assessed by the following subtests:

• Fluid intelligence:
  • Numerical inductive reasoning: Identifying the rules on which a number sequence is based and using them to continue the sequence.
  • Figural inductive reasoning: The ninth field of a 3x3 matrix of symbols must be filled with one of eight possible symbols in accordance with the underlying rules.
  • Verbal deductive reasoning: Two statements must be logically combined and a conclusion drawn from them.
• Crystallized intelligence:
  • General knowledge: The respondent completes definitions in a cloze text.
  • Verbal fluency: An unordered series of letters must be turned into a meaningful noun.
  • Word meaning: A synonym for a given word must be selected. The test uses a multiple-choice format.
• Short-term memory:
  • Visual short-term memory: Orientation points are marked on a street map. The respondent must memorize the points and reproduce them.
  • Verbal short-term memory: The respondent memorizes the names and the order of bus stops and recognizes them.
• Long-term memory:
  • Long-term memory: This subtest consists of a memorizing phase, an intermediate phase and a test phase; it involves remembering information about fictitious people.
• Visual processing:
  • Spatial perception: A test cube is shown. The respondent states whether one of six comparison cubes represents the given test cube from a different perspective.
• Quantitative thinking:
  • Computational estimation: A calculation is shown. The respondent states which of four answers is closest to the correct answer.
  • Arithmetical competence: The respondent must perform a computational task in his/her head.
  • Arithmetical flexibility: A given equation must be solved by inserting the correct arithmetical operations.
  • Algebraic reasoning: The respondent solves text calculation tasks.

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Duration+

between 3 and max. 40 minutes per subtest
For S2 (fixed sequence of subtests) the time required is approx. 2 hours and 52 minutes.
 

Age+

Norms for ages 12+.

 

Test administration+