MAP: Mental Abilities Profile
The MAP (Mental Abilities Profile) is a comprehensive assessment tool designed to measure an individual’s cognitive abilities across various domains. Developed by Dr. Stephen G. Dansiger, a licensed psychologist, the MAP is a standardized, norm-referenced instrument that provides a detailed understanding of an individual’s mental abilities.
The MAP assesses an individual’s cognitive strengths and weaknesses across nine cognitive domains, including:
1. Verbal Comprehension: The ability to understand and process verbal information, including reading comprehension, vocabulary, and verbal reasoning.
2. Perceptual Reasoning: The ability to understand and manipulate visual information, including spatial reasoning, visual processing, and problem-solving.
3. Working Memory: The ability to hold and manipulate information in short-term memory, including attention, concentration, and mental math.
4. Processing Speed: The ability to quickly and accurately process visual information, including visual search, matching, and tracking.
5. Memory: The ability to recall and recognize information from short-term and long-term memory, including recall, recognition, and spatial memory.
6. Attention: The ability to focus and sustain attention, including selective attention, divided attention, and sustained attention.
7. Executive Functions: The ability to plan, organize, and execute tasks, including planning, decision-making, and problem-solving.
8. Emotional Intelligence: The ability to recognize and manage one’s own emotions and the emotions of others, including empathy, self-awareness, and social skills.
9. Creativity: The ability to generate novel and original ideas, including fluency, flexibility, and originality.
The MAP is designed to be administered to individuals aged 5-85 years, and it can be used in a variety of settings, including education, clinical psychology, and employment. The assessment is typically completed in a single session, lasting approximately 2-3 hours.
The MAP provides a detailed report outlining an individual’s cognitive strengths and weaknesses, as well as recommendations for improving cognitive function and developing cognitive skills. The report also includes a profile of the individual’s cognitive abilities, highlighting areas of strength and weakness, and provides a framework for understanding how cognitive abilities relate to real-life tasks and behaviors.
Overall, the MAP is a valuable tool for individuals seeking to understand their cognitive abilities, identify areas for improvement, and develop strategies for enhancing cognitive function and overall well-being.