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Existing capability scales, such as that of the UK Office of National Statistics (ONS) are based on a practitioner defined concept of intellectual function that is not compatible with current psychology. This chapter addresses the design requirements of a set of putative cognitive capability scales from a psychological perspective. In order to assess capability for product design, a scale should address all aspects of cognition that may be involved in product use.
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Langdon, P.M., Keates, S., Clarkson, P.J. (2004). New Cognitive Capability Scales for Inclusive Product Design. In: Keates, S., Clarkson, J., Langdon, P., Robinson, P. (eds) Designing a More Inclusive World. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-85729-372-5_7
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