Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test, Fourth Edition (PPVT-4)

The PPVT–4 scale is a norm-referenced, wide-range instrument for measuring the receptive (hearing) vocabulary of children and adults. It measures understanding of the spoken word in standard American English and thus assesses vocabulary acquisition.

Domains Assessed: Verbal Learning

Note: The PPVT-4 is administered to all participants who receive an additional speech language evaluation.

References: Dunn, L. M., & Dunn, D. M. (2007). PPVT-4: Peabody picture vocabulary test. Pearson Assessments.

Time to Complete: 10 minutes

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