[Interpretation/Upper Section] DQ+

[Interpretation/Upper Section] DQ+

Aliases

• DQ+
• synthesized responses
• number of DQ+ responses

Definition

DQ+ is the frequency of responses with well-integrated developmental quality. In interpretation it indicates how often complex and well-articulated organization appears in the protocol.

Interpretation

• The presence of DQ+ suggests capacity to integrate parts of the stimulus into more complex configurations.
• Relatively high DQ+ may reflect greater organizational complexity available within the protocol.
• Low DQ+ may indicate predominance of simpler responses or fewer attempts at integration.

Cautions

• High DQ+ should not automatically be interpreted as superior cognitive ability.
• If DQ+ is high but FQ or Zd are weak, the complexity may not be efficient.
• Low DQ+ can also appear in brief or highly defensive protocols.

Cross References

• [Interpretation/Upper Section] Upper Section
• [Interpretation/Upper Section] DQo
• [Interpretation/Upper Section] DQv/+
• [Interpretation/Upper Section] DQv
• [Coding/Developmental Quality] +
• [Interpretation/Processing] DQ+

Evidence Note

• Detailed source comparison is stored in internal provenance notes.