GOOD ENOUGH – HARRiS Draw-a-Person Test: This test aims to draw conclusions about a child’s intelligence through the drawings the child creates. It is a test used to measure mental development in individuals. Creating a suitable environment to work with the child is considered a prerequisite for administering this test.
How is the Goodenough Intelligence Test Administered?
It is a drawing-based test. The child is asked to draw a picture of a person. The child draws the picture on his own. Then, based on the errors observed in the drawing and the way it was drawn, points are assigned for each part of the drawing according to the criteria established in the Goodenough Intelligence Test. These points are then added together to determine the mental age corresponding to the total score.
A pre-prepared chart is used to calculate the mental age. This determines the child’s intelligence quotient (IQ).
The Goodenough Intelligence Test is a general intelligence test administered to children between the ages of 4 and 14. It does not yield accurate results when used outside this age range. Therefore, it is not appropriate to administer it to individuals younger or older than this age range.
It provides information about the general ability levels of young children. It is administered individually. When necessary, it can also be used as a group test.