Methods pictograms designed Luriem.AR for the analysis of mediated memory.With this method it is possible to obtain information for the study of the nature of association and of thought.
essence icon
This technique is an icon that offer patient remember about 15-20 words and phrases, which include the following specific terms: a hungry child, hard work, a delicious dinner, and so on.Also used more abstract words: question, development and so on.In addition, for each expression is necessary to draw any character or image, that is, to write a series of concepts with the icon.
What expression offer to remember the patient is selected in view of its state of mind.If you need to track the development of schizophrenia, using a series of specially selected expressions.
Data Analysis Methods
icon icon consists of a thorough analysis of each image with further evaluation based on allocating a certain type.We estimate the proportion of different types of images in the icon, the factors taken into account analytical inaccessible formalization.Also taking into account the particular graphic drawing.
Technique "icon Luria»
In domestic clinical psychological diagnostics icon is the most common method of investigation and the identity of the cognitive environment.This method does not limit the subject or content of the image, nor their completeness.Also, the patient is allowed to use any material.He is not limited in time.
processing and interpretation
In processing the experimental data if the used methodology "icon", the interpretation contains indicators of all the criteria, as well as procedural issues: the emotional attitude to the job, ease of implementation, the need for larger space and so on.
Evaluation Criteria Methodology
evaluated by four criteria:
1. Adequacy
To evaluate this criterion, sometimes only one figure, but in some cases it is necessary to obtain additional information from the author.If there is a reasonable relationship between the proposed concept and its image, the specialist puts a sign "+" if the connection is not available - the sign "-".The criterion of adequacy is characterized by relatively high rates norm - more than 70%.
2. The recoverability of deferred concepts later period
To evaluate the patient for the second criterion, the specialist offers him some time to restore the list of proposed concepts for he created icon.To this end, a list of concepts is closed and the subject should be in random order to restore them.This criterion is also quite high, normally considered to be indicators of more than 80%.Methods icon on the criterion to determine the role played by memory in the thinking subject.
3. concrete abstraction
This criterion is estimated by experts at the extent to which the real object icons.Maximum specific compliance is estimated at 1 point, abstract image - 3 points.In some cases, it is difficult to attribute to any type.In this case, they get 2 points assessment.Further evaluation of the expert added and calculated averages.The norm is the value of 2 points.
4. standard-originality
Experts also appreciate the originality or standard created icons.If the images match the different subjects, it speaks of mediocrity assignment.These icons are measured at the lowest score of 1. The intermediate options are valued at 2 points, with the unique icons subject receives 3 points.The norm is considered to result in 2 points.
