Cubes of Coax - a popular testing and puzzle game

Cubes of Coos - a technique that is aimed atthen, to reveal in the subject the ability to design and create a whole from individual details. This takes into account the spatial orientation, the analysis of the figure using the drawing, as well as its subsequent reconstruction from the available parts (cubes). The technique is used when working with children and adults.

How the test was developed

In 1927 the American psychologist K. Coos offered a unique test. This development over time has been approved by many psychodiagnostic practitioners. The cubes of the Coax are brightly colored, which ensures their good memorability among the subjects. Analogue to this testing now does not exist, therefore it can symbolize mental diagnostics of the intellect.

From the subject is required to show such qualitiesperception, as a motor, visual-motor coordination, heuristic abilities and ideas about space. The nature of the tasks is complex. As a result, the cubes of Coosa help to evaluate the thought processes of the subject. The examiner gets a visual representation of the integral characteristic of visual-efficient thinking.

What is the set

The set consists of 16 cubes, the appearance of which is provided by the technique. That is, the figures have sides, painted in colors:

Blue.
Yellow.
White.
Red.
Yellow-blue.
White-red.

Also in the set there are 18 drawings, complexitywhich gradually increases. To perform these drawings, not all of the available Coosa cubes may be required. The description of the methodology is included in the manual, which is also available in the kit. It describes the procedure for carrying out the test, decoding results, normative tables. It is also indicated that 4 or 9 figures are required to complete some tasks.

How is the research done?

Cubes of Coax - a technique that is used towork with children from 4 years and older. This determines the purpose of the study. After all, the technique can be used as a teaching experiment. It can also be used as a material that allows you to investigate the level of claims.

The child receives cubes of Coos, as well as the selectedspecialist drawing. After this, it is necessary to compile from the cubes the figure that is represented in the image. Begin work should be, using the drawings of the least complexity.

Methods used in conducting research:

You can conduct diagnostic training. For this purpose, you need to use drawings and tips to them. But you should not disclose the child more information than is permissible in the experiment.
Repetition of tasks is completely permissible. For example, the training involves the independent performance of the task by the child according to a similar drawing.
An excellent method is to execute 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 are the methods used

With the help of this technique it becomes possiblethe identification of the child's characteristics with respect to analytical thinking and synthesis. It uses material that requires constructive activity without the participation of speech.

This criterion is important in those cases when ythe child with speech obvious problems. He does not hear or understand what they say. Also, there are cases in which children for some reason refuse to enter into contact with adult interlocutors.

Using the technique, it is possible to identify the spatial disorders that occur when the brain is damaged. This can be a head injury, a tumor, as well as damage to the brain vessels.

When working with adults, the Coosa cubes are used,To get an idea of the success of professional activity. This applies to the scope of technical focus or cases where it is required to identify potential masters who have golden hands.

Usually the technique is perceived by children with duelevel of enthusiasm. They willingly agree to carry out the assignment, because they are interested in it. Adults also treat the test quite friendly. Cubes of Coos - a stimulus material, because it really causes the desire to solve the puzzle. Therefore, we can say that the methodology works completely transparently. Also with the help of cubes it is possible to determine the reaction of the subject to success and vice versa.