The torque test as a measure of lateral dominance

The torque test as a measure of lateral dominance

The present study was designed to assess the validity of the Torque Test as a measure of functional lateral dominance in children. One hundred forty-nine children were administered the Torque Test and The Harris Test of Lateral Dominance. A low but statistically significant correlation was found bet...

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Published in:The Journal of genetic psychology Vol. 143; no. 2d Half; p. 251
Main Authors: Kraemer, D, Canavan, P, Brannigan, G G, Hijikata, S
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: United States 01-12-1983
Subjects:
Adolescent
Child
Child, Preschool
Dominance, Cerebral
Female
Functional Laterality
Humans
Male
Motor Skills
Sex Factors
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Summary:The present study was designed to assess the validity of the Torque Test as a measure of functional lateral dominance in children. One hundred forty-nine children were administered the Torque Test and The Harris Test of Lateral Dominance. A low but statistically significant correlation was found between torque and total lateral dominance.
ISSN:0022-1325
DOI:10.1080/00221325.1983.10533558