n pl :  a set of small variously colored blocks that are used to form test patterns in psychodiagnostic examination
 
Kohs, Samuel Calmin (1890-1984), American psychologist. Kohs spent his career in clinical and educational psychology. He introduced his block test in 1918.
 
 
 
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