The Bender Gestalt Test is a widely used psychological assessment tool that evaluates an individual's cognitive and emotional functioning. Download free PDFs of the test cards and learn how to use the test effectively.

Each card features a specific black geometric figure printed on a white background. When administering the test, the cards are presented to the examinee one at a time in a specific order. Card Label Description of the Gestalt Stimulus Common Errors Evaluated A circle and a diamond touching horizontally. Overlapping, separation, or rotation. Card 1 A horizontal row of twelve evenly spaced dots. Counting errors, perseveration (drawing too many). Card 2 Parallel rows of short, slanted loops or circles. Failure to maintain the asymmetric slant. Card 3 An arrowhead shape made of dots, increasing in size. Distortion of the progressive layout or spacing. Card 4 An open wavy line resting against a separate open square. Separation of the two figures or rotation. Card 5 A dashed semi-circle with a dashed slanted line extension. Converting dashes to solid lines or dots. Card 6 Two sinusoidal (wavy) lines intersecting at an angle. Flattening the curves or incorrect intersection. Card 7 Two overlapping, elongated hexagons. Difficulty with angles, closures, or integration. Card 8 A long hexagon containing a small internal diamond. Distortion of internal angles or misplacement. Administration and Scoring Protocols

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The test consists of nine distinct designs (Cards 1 through 9), each featuring a specific geometric figure or pattern. These designs were not randomly created; they were derived from the work of the famous Gestalt psychologist Max Wertheimer.

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