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Proverbs and Metaphors Test

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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.

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Assesses concretistic thought disorders.
Concretism is viewed as a typical characteristic of schizophrenic thinking. It is manifested in thought and speech as an impaired ability to understand metaphors. Concretistic patients are unable to grasp the figurative meaning of metaphorical expressions; they tend to understand the metaphor literally. The test is therefore used in clinical neuropsychology.

Test forms+

One test form.

Task+

The test presents metaphorical proverbs. Using the multiple-choice principle, the respondent chooses the interpretation option that best explains the meaning of the particular proverb. Answers can be corrected.

Dimensions+

Other dimensions

Executive functions

Languages+

German

Duration+

approx. 10 minutes

Age+

Norms for ages 16+.

Test administration+

Controlled Mode

Products specifications

Languages	German
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Dimensions	Other dimensions, Executive functions
Test type	Special Ability Tests

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