[Coding/Special Scores] DV1

Aliases

DV1
deviant verbalization level 1
mild deviant verbalization

Definition

DV1 is coded when the verbal expression of the response is odd or deviant, but only at a mild level.
The core idea is that the wording sounds strange or improper without reaching a severe level of disturbance.

Conditions

Consider it when the response shows deviant wording, improper phrasing, or a strange verbal combination at a relatively mild level.
The main problem lies in the expression itself, not in a broad breakdown of the whole response.
If the verbal oddity is more marked, review scoring-input/special-score/DV2 first.
If the disturbance seems to affect the structure of the whole response, also review scoring-input/special-score/DR1 and scoring-input/special-score/DR2.

Cautions

A long or awkward response is not enough by itself for DV1.
If the difference between level 1 and level 2 is not clearly resolved, keep the more conservative level.
DV1 later contributes to measures such as result-interpretation/lower-section/ideation/Sum6 and result-interpretation/lower-section/ideation/WSum6, but the coding decision remains local to the response.

Cross References

[Coding/Special Scores] Special Scores
[Coding/Special Scores] DV2
[Coding/Special Scores] DR1
[Coding/Special Scores] DR2
[Interpretation/Ideation] Sum6
[Interpretation/Ideation] WSum6

Evidence Note

Detailed source comparisons remain in the internal provenance note.