[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.