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Shipley-2

Unlimited-Use Scoring CD Now Availalbe!


Revised and restandardized, the Shipley-2 offers a quick measure
of intellectual functioning and cognitive impairment..

At a Glance

NEW in the Shipley-2

Unlimited-Use Scoring CD
Expanded Age Range (7 to 89)
Current, Nationally Representative Norms
Block Patterns scale (nonverbal
alternative to the Abstraction scale)

Purpose: Provides a brief yet robust


measure of crystallized and
fluid cognitive ability,
generating a quick estimate of
overall cognitive functioning
and impairment
Ages: 7 to 89 years
Administration
20 to 25 minutes
Time:
Format: Vocabulary scale plus either
Abstraction scale or nonverbal
Block Patterns scale
Scores: Scale scores and a Composite
score indicating overall
cognitive ability--all provided
as standard scores; plus an
Impairment Index
Norms: Based on a representative
sample of 2,826 individuals,
presented separately for
children and adults, and
stratified by age

Related Products
Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales-Fifth Edition
(SB-5)
Reynolds Intellectual Assessment Scales (RIAS)
Universal Nonverbal Intelligence Test (UNIT)
Slosson Intelligence Test, Revised (SIT-R3)
Neuropsychological Impairment Scale (NIS)

Shipley-2
by Walter C. Shipley, Ph.D.

Since its original publication in 1940, the Shipley Institute of Living Scale has been widely used to
assess cognitive functioning and impairment. Revised and restandardized, this enduring test continues
to offer a brief yet robust measure of both crystallized and fluid intelligence---now with updated
norms, an expanded age range, a nonverbal Block Patterns scale, and unlimited-use computer scoring.
The Shipley-2 is an excellent choice whenever you need a quick estimate of cognitive ability. Brief and
easily administered to individuals or groups, it is well suited to educational, clinical, rehabilitation,
geriatric, neuropsychological, forensic, and human resource applications.
A Brief Measure of Crystallized and Fluid Abilities
Like the original test, the Shipley-2 measures two aspects of cognition:

Crystallized knowledge -- that gained through education and experience

Fluid reasoning -- the capacity to use logic to learn and acquire new information or solve
problems
Because it assesses both kinds of ability, the Shipley-2 can be used not only to obtain a quick estimate
of overall intelligence but also to reveal cognitive impairment. Research shows that crystallized ability
is relatively stable, while fluid reasoning is affected by aging, injury, and psychopathology. By
uncovering discrepancies between the two, the Shipley-2 can provide evidence of cognitive
deterioration.
Two Options for Measuring Fluid Ability
To measure crystallized ability, the Shipley-2 includes a 40-item Vocabulary scale. Each item requires
the respondent to look at a target word and then choose from four options the word that is closest in
meaning.
To assess fluid ability, the test offers two options: the Abstraction scale, which presents 25 sequencecompletion items similar to those in the original Shipley; and the new Block Patterns scale, composed
of 12 multiple-choice items based on the well-known Kohs cube designs. While the Abstraction scale
has the advantage of being familiar to Shipley users, the Block Patterns scale is a good alternative
when you need a nonverbal measure of fluid ability---or when you prefer the simplicity of a multiplechoice response format. The Manual offers guidance in selecting one over the other.
Easy Administration, Scoring, and Interpretation
The Shipley-2 can be administered to individuals or groups in just 20 to 25 minutes, and scored in 5
minutes more. Norms are based on a sample of 2,826 individuals representative of the U.S. population
in regard to ethnicity, gender, and educational level. They are presented separately for children (7 to
19) and adults (17 to 89) and stratified by age.
The test produces standard scores for the scales administered, as well as percentiles, age-equivalents,
and confidence intervals. It also provides a Composite score, which is formed by combining the
Vocabulary score with either the Abstraction score or the Block Patterns score.
Composite A
Vocabulary score + Abstraction score

Composite B
Vocabulary score + Block Patterns score

Composites A and B are interpreted very similarly. Both are standard scores that reflect overall
cognitive ability.
In addition, the Shipley-2 provides a useful Impairment Index. Calculated only for adults, it represents
the discrepancy between vocabulary and abstract thinking.
The Manual offers detailed interpretive guidance related to issues of response validity, differential
cognitive functioning, item analysis, and retesting over time. Case studies from various settings are
also included.
Quick, Simple, and Useful in Multiple Settings
Because it is straightforward and brief, the Shipley-2 is an excellent choice when you need to obtain
quick ability estimates, screen for cognitive dysfunction, or qualify participants for research studies.
Yet it also functions well as a component of more complex assessments in neuropsychological, clinical,
and forensic settings.
This revision retains the Shipley's simplicity while expanding its utility in varied applications. It is ideal
for intake screening, assessing brain injuries, determining eligibility for disability benefits, measuring

the effects of toxic exposure, guiding treatment and rehabilitation, informing educational or job
placement decisions, identifying cognitive problems, monitoring cognitive decline, and more.
The Shipley is one of those rare instruments that has withstood the test of time, and its continuing use
testifies to its value as a quick yet accurate measure of general intellectual functioning.
Unlimited-Use Computer Scoring CD

Quick, Accurate Scoring


You can substantially reduce scoring time while minimizing the chance of error--whether
you're scoring paper-and-pencil or computer administrations. Scale and composite scores are
calculated instantly.

On-Screen Administration
You can now administer the Shipley-2 directly on your computer. Convenient and user-friendly,
on-screen administration duplicates the paper-and-pencil test experience--but eliminates the
need for test forms.

Flexibility
You can administer the Vocabulary, Abstraction, and Block Patterns scales individually or in any
combination. You can also choose between timed or untimed administration.

A Clear and Complete Score Report


You get a clear, accurate, and complete record of test results, including a graphical
representation of standard scores and percentile ranks for each scale and for Composites A
and/or B.
Shipley-2 Impairment Index Calculator
The Shipley-2 Impairment Index Calculator lets you quickly calculate the AQ or BQ impairment index
for the Shipley-2.
Component
KIT: Includes 20 Vocabulary AutoScore Forms; 10 Abstraction AutoScore Forms; 10 Block Patterns
Forms; Manual

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