Motor Impersistence

Benton Laboratory of Neuropsychology

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Purpose

Assesses ability to maintain a movement or posture

Authors

Arthur L. Benton, PhD

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Motor Impersistence Battery Contains 8 Tests Requiring the Maintenance of a Movement or Posture

This battery consists of eight tests requiring the maintenance of a movement or posture: keeping eyes closed, protruding tongue (blindfolded and with eyes open), fixation of gaze in lateral visual fields, keeping mouth open, central fixation during confrontation testing of visual fields, head turning during sensory testing, and saying “ah.” Normative and validity data are described in the manual,  Contributions to Neuropsychological Assessment, which may be purchased separately.

Photo of Motor Impersistence Battery by Dr. Benton | PAR
Age Range 5 years to 66 years
Admin Time Varies
Qualification Level C

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