Wagner Preference Inventory – WAPI II
Measures hemispheric cognitive style and preference across logical, verbal, manipulative/spatial, and creative dimensions.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Wagner Preference Inventory – WAPI II was developed by Rudolph F. Wagner, Kelly A. Wells (1985). It is designed to measure Hemispheric cognitive style. The scale is intended for use with Adults.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 12 items organized into 4 factors/subscales: Left-Logical, Left-Verbal, Right-Manipulative/Spatial, Right-Creative.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Left-Logical | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12 | 12 |
| Left-Verbal | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12 | 12 |
| Right-Manipulative/Spatial | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12 | 12 |
| Right-Creative | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12 | 12 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: a = Option A (Left-Logical), b = Option B (Left-Verbal), c = Option C (Right-Manipulative/Spatial), d = Option D (Right-Creative).
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Total scores range from 0 to 12. Interpretation guidelines:
- Total count of selected options per subscale indicates the strength of preference for that cognitive style.: 0 – 12
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Not specified.
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 5 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.