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McCarthy Scales: Unlocking Every Child’s Cognitive Potential

By Mohammed looti / / 1 min read
Scientifically Reviewed · Dr. Marwa Abd-Alazim · September 9, 2026
Medically & Scientifically Reviewed Verified: September 9, 2026
Dr. Marwa Abd-Alazim PhD in Psychology
Faculty Member • University of Kerbala
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McCarthy Scales: Unlocking Every Child’s Cognitive Potential
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is an instrument which is used to measure the cognitive and motor abilities of children between the ages of 2 and 81 years old. There are 18 sub tests which use 6 overlapping scales. First proposed by Dorothea McCarthy in 1972.

MCCARTHY SCALES OF CHILDREN’S ABILITIES: “One of the many scales which looks at the cognitive and motor abilities of children is the McCarthy Scales of Children’s Abilities.”
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About the Author: Mohammed looti

An academic and researcher specialized in educational psychology and a faculty member at the University of Kerbala. He holds a PhD in his field, and his research interests center on positive psychology, the development of psychological scales, and cognitive emotion regulation. Dr. Looti is distinguished by his contemporary research approach, focusing on the psychological effects of modern technology and artificial intelligence on mental health and identity formation among young people. His scholarly contributions also extend to studying the dynamics of family communication and its role in building self-efficacy and leadership skills, in addition to his research on mindfulness programs and psychological recovery — making him an active researcher enriching the field of educational and applied psychology.

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looti, M. (2026, September 9). McCarthy Scales: Unlocking Every Child’s Cognitive Potential. Encyclopedia of psychology. https://encyclopedia.arabpsychology.com/mccarthy-scales-of-childrens-abilities/
looti, Mohammed. “McCarthy Scales: Unlocking Every Child’s Cognitive Potential.” Encyclopedia of psychology, 9 September 2026, https://encyclopedia.arabpsychology.com/mccarthy-scales-of-childrens-abilities/.
looti, Mohammed. “McCarthy Scales: Unlocking Every Child’s Cognitive Potential.” Encyclopedia of psychology. September 9, 2026. https://encyclopedia.arabpsychology.com/mccarthy-scales-of-childrens-abilities/.

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