Thurstone Verbal Form

Assess verbal reasoning and communication insight.

The Thurstone Verbal Form evaluates verbal comprehension, vocabulary, and reasoning. It measures the ability to understand written material, follow instructions, and learn from linguistic information—key skills in customer service, office, and communication-heavy environments.

The Verbal Form Helps You:

• Evaluate learning potential and comprehension accuracy.
• Match employees to roles that demand strong communication skills.
• Reduce turnover through better fit and expectation alignment.

Dimensions Measured: Linguistic Reasoning • Comprehension Accuracy
Ideal Applications: Customer service, clerical, communication, and public contact roles.

Common Job Roles:
Customer service representatives, clerical staff, sales personnel, administrative assistants, entry-level supervisors, and training candidates across diverse industries

Interpretation and Definitions Guide

Quantitative Ability

Definition:
Quantitative Ability reflects an individual’s capacity to understand and reason with numbers, patterns, and quantitative relationships. It includes basic arithmetic reasoning, numerical sequencing, and the ability to apply logic to solve problems.

Interpretation:
High scores indicate a strong aptitude for numerical analysis, accuracy in computation, and the ability to apply quantitative reasoning to job-related decisions.
Low scores may suggest difficulty applying mathematical reasoning quickly under time pressure or a need for additional training in data-based tasks.

Linguistic Ability

Definition:
Linguistic Ability represents an individual’s capacity to understand, interpret, and use language effectively. It measures vocabulary, comprehension, and the ability to discern logical relationships among words.

Interpretation:
High scores reflect strong verbal comprehension, critical reading, and communication precision.
Low scores may indicate slower processing of language or a need for simplified instructions or structured communication in the workplace.

Total Verbal Form Score

Definition:
The Total Verbal Form Score is a combined measure of Linguistic and Quantitative Ability, offering an overall index of verbal-analytical reasoning and general cognitive efficiency. It reflects the ability to shift flexibly between verbal and numerical reasoning tasks under timed conditions.

Interpretation:
High Total scores indicate advanced general reasoning, strong problem-solving flexibility, and readiness for positions requiring comprehension, decision-making, and learning agility.
Moderate scores reflect dependable comprehension and numerical reasoning typical for most administrative and service roles.
Low scores suggest limited adaptability to time-pressured analytical or language-based tasks, emphasizing the value of supportive training or structured supervision.

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