Assessment of visuospatial processes and visual memory using the Rey-Osterrieth Complex Figure Test in undergraduate psychology students: a descriptive study

This study examines the application of the Rey-Osterrieth Complex Figure Test (ROCFT) in a sample of psychology undergraduate students attending evening classes. The research aims to assess visuospatial constructional abilities and visual memory in this specific population, while analyzing factors that may influence performance, such as academic workload, employment status, and sleep patterns characteristic of evening students. The methodology involves administering the ROCFT to a sample of psychology students, following standardized protocols and utilizing qualitative and quantitative scoring systems. Expected outcomes include establishing preliminary normative data for this specific population and exploring correlations between test performance and academic-occupational variables. This study contributes to understanding cognitive functioning in university students with unique time management challenges and provides practical insights for educational psychology. Additionally, it offers psychology students valuable firsthand experience with a fundamental neuropsychological assessment tool that bridges theoretical knowledge with practical application.