application

• applications of RPM- instructions

  *particularly favoured in research with children, as items don't rely on language (instructions can be given verbally, young children don't need to be able to write and read)

  *better suited for individuals with language or perceptual difficulties, hence development of coloured format
• applications of RPM - use today

  *despite being originally designed for research purposes, they're now used widely in clinical, educational and occupational applications

  *many entrants into military across globe have routinely used RPM due to its relative cultural neutrality

  *research into developmental disorders eg autistic spectrum disorders (ASD) prefer to use RPM because they're non-verbal - communication impairment experienced by individuals with ASD has less impact on measure
• applications of RPM - comparisons between tests

  *nature of test items means that all versions of test are comparable, so test scores from SPM undertaken by children can be meaningfully compared to those of adults in APM
• flynn effect


  frequently observed trend in IQ scores. he observed overall gains in IQ scores ranging from 5 to 25 points in just one generation