Koos cubes - a technique that aims to identify the subject's ability to design and create a whole from individual parts. In this case, spatial orientation, analysis of the figure using the drawing, as well as its subsequent reconstruction from existing parts (cubes) are taken into account. The technique is used when working with children and adults.
How the test was developed
In 1927, the American psychologist K. Koos proposed a unique test. This development over time has been approved by many practitioners of the psycho-diagnostic direction. Koos cubes are brightly colored, which ensures their good memorability among the subjects. An analogue to this testing does not exist now, so it can symbolize the mental diagnosis of intelligence.
The subject is required to exhibit such qualities of perception as motility, hand-eye coordination, heuristic abilities and ideas about space. The nature of the assignments is complex. As a result, Koos cubes help to evaluate the subject's mental processes. The inspector receives a visual representation of the integral characteristic of visual-effective thinking.
What is a set?
The set consists of 16 cubes, the appearance of which is provided for by the technique. That is, the figures have sides painted in colors:
- Blue.
- Yellow.
- White.
- Red.
- Yellow blue.
- White red.
The set also has 18 drawings, the complexity of which is gradually increasing. Not all available Koos cubes may be required to complete these drawings. A description of the methodology is included in the manual, which is also available in the kit. It describes the test procedure, decoding of the results, normative tables. It is also indicated that some tasks require 4 or 9 figures.
How is the study
Koos cubes - a technique that is used to work with children from 4 years and older. This determines the purpose of the study. After all, the technique can be used as a training experiment. It can also be used as a material that allows you to explore the level of claims.
The child receives Koos cubes, as well as a drawing selected by the specialist. After that, you should make the figure that is shown in the image from the cubes. Begin work using drawings of the least complexity.
Techniques used in conducting research:
- You can conduct diagnostic training. To this end, you need to use the drawings and tips for them. But one should not disclose to the child more information than is permissible in the experiment.
- Repetition of tasks is quite acceptable. For example, conducting training involves independent fulfillment of a task by a child according to a similar drawing.
- An excellent method is to make a drawing without using a sample. For this, the child should submit an image.
Testing is carried out within 15-20 minutes.
In what cases do they apply to the methodology
Using this technique, it becomes possible to identify the characteristics of the child regarding analytical thinking and synthesis. In this case, material is used that requires constructive activity without the participation of speech.
This criterion is important in cases where the child with speech has obvious problems. He does not hear or understand what they are saying. There may also be cases in which children, for whatever reason, refuse to make contact with adult interlocutors.
Using the technique, it is possible to identify spatial disorders that occur with brain damage. It can be head injuries, tumors, as well as damage to the vessels of the brain.
When working with adults, Koos cubes are used to form an idea of the success of a professional activity. This applies to the sphere of technical orientation or cases when it is required to identify potential masters who have golden hands.
Typically, the technique is perceived by children with the proper level of enthusiasm. They willingly agree to complete the task, because they are interested in it. Adults are also quite friendly to the test. Koos cubes are stimulus material because it really makes you want to solve the puzzle. Therefore, we can say that the technique works completely transparently. Also, with the help of cubes, you can determine the subject's reaction to success and vice versa.