Draw a Person: Intellectual Ability Test

A presentation about Draw a Person IQ. Includes background, history, rationale, administration, scoring, and interpretation.

1. DAP:IQ
Draw-a-person:
Intellectual ability test

2. INTRODUCTION
Draw-a-person
Intellectual ability test

3. The Draw-A-Person Intellectual Ability
Test (DAP:IQ) is a standardizes scoring
criteria for assessing intelligence
through human figure drawings, providing
a quick and straightforward method for
evaluating cognitive ability.
INTRODUCTION
Draw-a-person: Intellectual ability test

4. BACKGROUND
Draw-a-person: Intellectual ability test
The DAP-IQ is a non-verbal cognitive assessment
tool used to evaluate intellectual functioning,
particularly in children. It was developed by
psychologist Florence Goodenough in the early
20th century. Here are the key points about the
DAP-IQ:

5. The child is asked to draw a person (usually a full-body figure) as
accurately as possible.
Clinical and Educational Use:
Clinicians, educators, and psychologists use the DAP-IQ to assess
cognitive development, identify learning disabilities, and track
progress.
1.
It is often administered alongside other assessments for a more
comprehensive evaluation.
2.
BACKGROUND
Draw-a-person: Intellectual ability test

6. Projective Assessment:1.
The DAP-IQ falls within the projective assessment tradition. Projective tests
assume that individuals project their inner thoughts, emotions, and cognitive
processes onto ambiguous stimuli (such as drawings).
Piagetian Cognitive Development Theory:2.
Goodenough’s work aligns with Jean Piaget’s cognitive development theory.
Piaget emphasized that children’s cognitive abilities evolve through distinct
stages.
3. Visual-Spatial Processing:
Drawing involves visual-spatial skills, including perception, motor
coordination, and mental rotation.
THEORETICAL Framework
Draw-a-person
Intellectual ability test

7. 4. Cultural and Socioeconomic Influences:
Goodenough acknowledged that cultural and socioeconomic factors
impact drawing styles and content.
5. Estimation:
The scoring system, developed by Dale B. Harris, quantifies specific
features (e.g., presence of body parts, symmetry) to generate an IQ
estimate.
THEORETICAL Framework
Draw-a-person
Intellectual ability test

8. Age: 4 to 89 years old
The DAP:IQ is a psychometric assessment
designed to gauge intellectual capacity
through human figure drawings,
employing standardized scoring
guidelines.
Test Description
Qualification Level: B
10-12 minutes

9. well-researched summary
of DAP: IQ psychometrics
indicating that the DAP: IQ
usually produced scores
that were reliable.
Reliability

10. validity
insufficient empirical support for the
validity of the DAP:IQ for both children
and adults.

11. Rationale
Until now, measurement of cognitive
ability by scoring drawings of human
figures focused mainly on children
and adolescents. The DAP:IQ applies
this form of evaluation to adults as
well, allowing for a more direct,
continuous measurement of a
common construct across the age
range.

12. Administration of
dap-iq

13. administration
The description of the test are the following:
Ages: 4-89 years old
Testing Time: 10-12 minutes
Administration: Individual or Group

14. individual direction
Place the Drawing Form in the portrait
orientation in front of the examinee with
pencil and eraser
1.
Tell to your examinee “I want you to draw a
picture of yourself”
2.
Be sure to draw your whole body, not just
your head, and draw your front view, not
your side view
3.
Do not draw a cartoon or stick figure.4.

15. group direction
Pass out the Drawing Forms to all
examinees and demonstrate placement of
the sheet in a portrait orientation.
1.
Tell to your examinee “I want you to draw a
picture of yourself”
2.
Be sure to draw your whole body, not just
your head, and draw your front view, not
your side view
3.
Do not draw a cartoon or stick figure.4.
Once an examinee completes the drawing, be
sure the name or ID number is on the
drawing form, then collect the drawing.
5.

16. scoring and interpretation

17. scoring
detail
Proportion
Assessing the level of detail present in
the drawings, such as the inclusion of
features like eyes, nose, mouth, hands,
and other body parts.
Evaluating the accuracy of
proportions and dimensions in the
drawings

18. Perspective
Creativity
Analyzing the representation of depth
and spatial relationships in the
drawings
Assessing the originality and
creativity demonstrated in the
drawings
scoring

19. Criticism

20. Criticism
Strengths:
1. Projective Nature: DAP iq allows individuals to express
their inner thoughts, feelings, and perceptions through a
relatively unstructured task
2. Useful in Clinical Settings: The DAP iq can provide valuable
insights in clinical settings, helping therapists or
psychologists understand the emotional state, self-
perception, and cognitive functioning of individuals

21. 3. Ease of Administration: The DAP iq is relatively easy to
administer and score, requiring minimal training
4. Qualitative Data: It provides qualitative data that can be rich
in information, allowing for nuanced interpretations that
may inform therapeutic interventions or treatment planning.
Criticism
Strengths:

22. WEAKNESSES:
1. Subjectivity: Interpretation of the DAP iq relies heavily on
the subjective judgment of the examiner, which may introduce
bias and reduce reliability across different evaluators.
2. Limited Standardization: The DAP iq lacks standardized
administration and scoring procedures, leading to variability
in how it is conducted and interpreted across different
settings and examiners.
Criticism

23. 3. Cultural and Gender Bias: The DAP iq may contain cultural
and gender biases in its interpretation.
4. Limited Validity and Reliability: While the DAP iq can
provide valuable insights, its validity and reliability as a
standalone assessment tool have been questioned by some
researchers, particularly when used in isolation without
supplementary measures.
Criticism
WEAKNESSES:

24. 5. Limited Diagnostic Utility: It may not be suitable as a stand-alone
diagnostic tool, as its interpretations are often subjective and
require careful consideration within the broader context of a
comprehensive assessment.
6. Ethical Considerations: There are ethical considerations regarding
the interpretation and use of DAP iq drawings, particularly when
dealing with sensitive or potentially distressing content, such as
indications of abuse or trauma.
Criticism
WEAKNESSES:

25. CONCLUSION

26. CONCLUSION
In conclusion, while the DAP qQ has its limitations, it remains a
valuable tool for assessing cognitive abilities, emotional well-being,
and personality traits in children and adolescents when used
judiciously and within the appropriate context.
the DAPQ's projective nature, ease of administration, and provision
of qualitative data are strengths. When used with other tools and
interpreted by professionals, it offers valuable insights into
psychological functioning, remaining a valuable asset in assessments,
albeit used judiciously.