[Coding/Location] D

Aliases

D
common detail
usual detail location

Definition

D is used when the response is based on a commonly used blot detail. The code is about frequency of area use, not simply about the physical size of the area.

Conditions

The response is based on a blot area commonly used by respondents.
The area is confirmed on the location sheet or in inquiry.
The response does not require whole-blot use or uncommon-detail coding.

Cautions

D and Dd are separated by common versus uncommon use, not by “big” versus “small.”
If white space is meaningfully integrated with the common detail, use scoring-input/location/DS.
D does not imply simplicity or normality by itself.

Cross References

[Coding/Location] DS
[Coding/Location] Dd
[Coding/Location] W
[Interpretation/Upper Section] D

Evidence Note

Detailed source comparisons remain in the internal provenance note.