Figure Drawing Tests

Figure Drawing Tests

Modified Taylor Complex Figure (MTCF)

The Rey-Osterrieth Complex Figure (ROCF) is commonly used in neuropsychology to assess visuospatial abilities in children and adults. The Taylor Complex Figure (TCF) was developed as an alternate form for the ROCF but has been shown in numerous studies since 1990 to be easier to learn and remember than the ROCF. The Modified Taylor Complex Figure (MTCF) has been shown in several studies to produce comparable total scores, completion time, and validity coefficients to the ROCF.

Relevant publications:

Hubley, A. M. (2010). Using the Rey-Osterrieth and Modified Taylor Complex Figures with older adults: A preliminary examination of accuracy score comparability. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 25, 197-203.

Hubley, A. M. (2006). Quantified process scoring of complex figures. In A. Poreh (Ed.), The quantified process approach to neuropsychological assessment. Lisse, The Netherlands: Psychology Press.

Hubley, A. M., & Jassal, S. (2006). Comparability of the Rey-Osterrieth and Modified Taylor Complex Figures using total scores, completion times, and construct validation. Journal of Clinical and Experimental Neuropsychology, 28, 1482-1497.

Hubley, A. M., & Tombaugh, T. N. (2003). Comparability of the Rey-Osterrieth and Taylor Complex Figures. In J. A. Knight and E. F. Kaplan (Eds.), The handbook of Rey-Osterrieth Complex Figure usage: Clinical and research applications (pp. 265-278). Lutz, FL: Psychological Assessment Resources. (R)

Hubley, A. M., Tombaugh, T. N., & Hemingway, D. (2003). A modification of the Taylor Figure and the development of new figures for older adults. In J. A. Knight and E. F. Kaplan (Eds.), The handbook of Rey-Osterrieth Complex Figure usage: Clinical and research applications (pp. 279-293). Lutz, FL: Psychological Assessment Resources. (R)

Hubley, A. M., & Tremblay, D. (2002). Comparability of total score performance on the Rey-Osterrieth Complex Figure and a Modified Taylor Complex Figure. Journal of Clinical and Experimental Neuropsychology, 24, 370-382.

To obtain a copy of the MTCF and a scoring protocol for the figure (see also Strauss, Sherman, and Spreen’s (2006) text or Lezak, Howieson, Bigler, and Tranel’s (2012) text), please contact Dr. Anita Hubley at anita.hubley@ubc.ca.

Bicycle Drawing Test: Model (for Copy Performance)

A model of a bicycle for use in a copy trial for the Bicycle Drawing Test (BDT) was created by Dr. Hubley in 2002.

To obtain a copy of the Bicycle Model for the BDT, please contact Dr. Hubley at anita.hubley@ubc.ca.

Memory Test for Older Adults (MTOA)

The Memory Test for Older Adults (MTOA), which is described in more detail under Tests for Older Adults, contains two simplified visuospatial tasks (i.e., geometric or complex figures) specifically designed to be more appropriate for use with older adults. Norms are currently available for individuals who are 55-84 years of age and are being collected for individuals who are ages 85+. The MTOA figures may also be of use with individuals who have lower educational attainment.

Relevant publications:

Hubley, A. M. & Tombaugh, T. N. (2002). Memory Test for Older Adults (MTOA) technical manual. Toronto, ON: Multi-Health Systems.

Hubley, A. M., Tombaugh, T. N., & Hemingway, D. (2003). A modification of the Taylor Figure and the development of new figures for older adults. In J. A. Knight and E. F. Kaplan (Eds.), The handbook of Rey-Osterrieth Complex Figure usage: Clinical and research applications (pp. 279-293). Odessa, FL: Psychological Assessment Resources.

To purchase the MTOA: Go to the MHS website (www.mhs.com) and search under “MTOA” or “memory”.