Measurement

NIHTCB-PVT: National Institutes of Health Toolbox Cognition Battery: Picture Vocabulary Test

This measure has been identified as a commonly used measure within the LifeCourse cohorts. These measures were identified to encourage potential opportunities for data harmonisation. The descriptions provided are intended to give cohort custodians and data users some common criteria to assess a survey for appropriateness to use in their own studies. It is not intended to mandate the use of any measure, or provide a comprehensive understanding of these measures.

This information was collated by the LifeCourse team from scoring manuals and documentation, publications, and official measure websites. To read about this process in more detail, access our report.

Measure No. of cohorts using measure Cost and accessibility Time to complete Key reference/s and measure information Reference frame Constructs assessed by measure Age range
NIHTCB-PVT: National Institutes of Health Toolbox Cognition Battery: Picture Vocabulary Test 5

“Although the test has a main website, the tests are accessed via an alternate website, Assessment Center. Although the tests are free, one must apply (by submitting their credentials and purpose for using the tests) to have access to the Toolbox.” (Denboer et al. (2014))

5 minutes

  • The National Institutes of Health Toolbox Cognition Battery National Institutes of Health Toolbox Cognition Battery (NIH Toolbox CB) (2013). Monographs of the Society for Research in Child Development, 78(4), 1–172.
  • www.nihtoolbox.org

This test does not ask users to recall their experiences.

  • Language
  • Self walk through but administered by an examiner
  • Appropriate for ages 7+, can be adapted for 3-7 years

Reference and/or access link:

  • The National Institutes of Health Toolbox Cognition Battery National Institutes of Health Toolbox Cognition Battery (NIH Toolbox CB) (2013). Monographs of the Society for Research in Child Development, 78(4), 1–172.
  • www.nihtoolbox.org

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