The Fagan test of infant intelligence: A critical review

April Ann Benasich; Isaac I. Bejar

doi:10.1016/0193-3973(92)90027-F

The Fagan test of infant intelligence: A critical review

April Ann Benasich, Isaac I. Bejar

Rutgers, The State University

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Convincing evidence that early visual recognition memory (VRM) is a potential index of later cognitive function is rapidly accumulating. A standardized test of infant VRM to be used as a screening device to identify those infants at high risk for later cognitive delays appears to be a logical next step. The Fagan Test of Infant Intelligence (FTII) is the first such screening measure that has been commercially marketed. The FTII is well grounded empirically and as a research tool is well thought out and systematized. However, when considered as a standardized clinical test some major deficits emerge, including inadequate statistical documentation, a nominal standardization sample, and insufficient reliability and validity information. The FTII is critiqued, and methodological, statistical, and theoretical issues pertaining to this test and to dissemination of such instruments are discussed.

Original language	American English
Pages (from-to)	153-171
Number of pages	19
Journal	Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology
Volume	13
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/0193-3973(92)90027-F
State	Published - 1992

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