The document discusses various cognitive abilities and models. It describes the former verbal/non-verbal model and the contemporary fluid/crystallized reasoning model. It provides details on components of fluid reasoning like inductive/deductive reasoning. The document also outlines several COMIT subtests and their administration details, focusing on fluid reasoning, crystallized reasoning, processing speed, social apperception, stress tolerance, and distractibility.

2.  Cognitive Abilities
 Processing Speed
 Social Apperception
 Stress Tolerance
 Distractibility

3. Former Model
 Verbal
 Non-Verbal
Contemporary Model
 Fluid Reasoning (Gf)
 Crystallized Reasoning (Gc)

4. Fluid Reasoning (Gf) Components
Inductive Reasoning
Deductive Reasoning
Concept Formation
Analysis-Synthesis
Combinatorial Analysis
Symbolic Classifications Under Novel Conditions

5. Cognitive flexibility
Concentration
Attention to Detail
Motivation
Perseverance
Precision

6. Formal Schooling Experiences
Prior Life Experiences / Travel
Cultural Setting / Background

7. Word Knowledge
Categorizations
Acquired General Information

8. Formal Schooling Experiences
Prior Life Experiences / Travel
Cultural Setting / Background

9. Information
Vocabulary
Categorization

10. Ability to quickly perform simple scanning /
matching tasks

11. Task That Everyone Can Perform Successfully
Speed Is Only Significant Challenge

12. Concentration
Effort
Attention To Detail

13. Processing Speed

14. Ability to Associate Facial / Gestural
Expressions with Verbal Expressions

15.  Presentation Of Real-Life Verbal Expressions
 Examinee Must Identify The Most Appropriate
Image / Individual
 Facial Expressions, Gestures, Body Language
Provide Non-Verbal Cues

16.  Attention to Detail
 Proper Behavioral / Emotional Functioning
 Accurate Estimations of Others’ Feelings
 Range of Social Experiences may influence
performance on this subtest

17.  Range of Social Experiences
 Gender

18.  Ability to Maintain Consistent Performance
 Unaffected by Significant External Stressors
 Stable / Dependable / Consistent
Performance

19.  Task That Everyone Can Perform Successfully
 Form A = Optimal Work Conditions
 Form B = Stressful Work Conditions
 Each Form Presents Items of Equal Difficulty
 Ipsative and Normative Scoring Procedure
 Stress Is The Only Significant Factor

20.  Negative Feedback
 Deadlines / Time Pressure
 Task Overload

21.  Ability to Maintain Consistent Performance
 Block Out / Unaffected By Significant External
Stressors
 Emotional Self-Regulation
 Emotional Stability
 Self-Efficacy

22. Form A: Optimal Work Conditions
 Calm Voice Intonation
 Soothing Color Themes
 Pleasant Music
 Unlimited Time For Task Completion

23. Form B : Stressful Work Conditions
 Critical / Demanding Voice Prompts
 Grating / Irritating Music
 Intimidating Voice Intonation
 Stimulating Color Themes
 Challenging Deadlines
 Visual Timer

24.  Inhibited Under Stress = Errors of Omission
 Proactive Under Stress = Errors of Commission

25. Stress Tolerance

26.  Ability to Maintain Consistent / Reliable
Performance
 Unaffected by Real-Life Distracters
 Consistent Visual / Auditory Resistance
 Consistent Single Modality / Dual Modality Focus

27.  Baseline is Subject’s Own Performance Without
Distracters
 Add Real-Life Distracters Using Same Task
 Ipsative and Normative Scoring Procedure
 Distractibility Is The Only Significant Factor

28.  Auditory Distracters
 Visual Distracters
 Multiple Modalities
 Single Modality

29.  Task Focus
 Situational Awareness
 Multi-Tasking Ability

30.  Auditory Memory with Visual Distractions
 Auditory Memory with Auditory Distractions
 Visual Memory with Auditory Distractions

31. COMIT FLUID CRYSTALLIZED ADMINISTRATION TIME
1. Vis. Closure 1. Categorization
Screening 2. Vis. Analogies 2. Information 15 – 20 Minutes.
1. Vis. Closure 1. Categorization
Standard 2. Vis. Analogies 2. Information 25 - 30 Minutes.
3. Vis. Memory 3. Vocabulary
4. Aud. Memory

32. COMIT Supplemental Subtests
SUBTEST ADMINISTRATION TIME
1. Processing Speed 3-4 minutes
1. Social Apperception 5 minutes
1. Auditory Memory with Visual Distractions 3 minutes
1. Auditory Memory with Auditory 2-3 minutes
Distractions
1. Visual Memory with Auditory Distractions 3-4 minutes
15-20 minutes total administration time