The Gibson Spiral Maze test: retest data in relation to behavioural disturbance, personality and physical measures.

The Gibson Spiral Maze was re-administered to 202 schoolboys approximately 3 yr. after a first test at the age of 8+ yr. The results were examined with respect to: (i) test—retest relationships, (ii) discrimination of disturbed and delinquent individuals by a new system of score interpretation, (iii) the relationship between personal tempo and personality as shown on the New Junior Maudsley Inventory, (iv) arm development related to speed. Scores at the two age levels were significantly related, and the new system of score interpretation was shown to be valid. Predictions by Eysenck about psychomotor performance and personality were supported, but some of the speed variance could be attributed to physical development of the arm.