: A square base accompanied by an open, undulating wave curve.
Developed by Elizabeth Koppitz, this system is primarily used for children aged 5 to 10. It scores the presence of across four main categories:
The examinee is given the instruction: "I am going to show you some cards with designs on them. Please copy them onto the paper as best as you can." Bender Gestalt Test Cards.pdf
Assisting in the diagnosis of various psychiatric conditions. Interpretation of Bender-Gestalt Results
(various geometric patterns, dots, and lines) : A square base accompanied by an open,
: A design featuring a complex geometric shape with multiple lines and angles.
The test relies on a series of specific geometric designs. In the original version, there are (labeled Design A, and Designs 1 through 8). In the updated Bender-Gestalt II, the number of designs was expanded to 16 to offer a broader range of difficulty for both very young children and geriatric adults. Characteristics of the Test Stimulus Each design is presented on a separate 4x6 inch white card. Please copy them onto the paper as best as you can
Proper administration is key to obtaining valid results. Here is a typical testing protocol:
Information on the (a later, updated version).
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