Perceptual Reasoning Index

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Unlike her VCI, J.K’s Perceptual Reasoning Index (PRI) was in the high average range. Perceptual Reasoning Index measures a person’s visual-motor and visual-spatial skills and ability to learn new information. Simply put, it, measures a person’s ability to solve problems using information gained through the senses. J.K scored 84 % higher than people in her age range (PRI =115; 95 % confidence interval 106-121). Her scores on this index was similar which indicates that it represent her true abilities. This index was a personal strength for J.K. J.K’s above average score indicates that she can easily visualize and synthesize abstract and visual perception. It also indicates that her non-verbal skills are more developed than her verbal skills.

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