The Intercultural Development Inventory assesses orientations toward cultural differences and commonalities. Contemporary reports distinguish Perceived Orientation from Developmental Orientation to guide developmental discussion. Both are assessment outputs rather than direct observations of competence; interpretation requires the exact version, context, and behavioral follow-up.
- FamilyTool
- CategoryMeasurement & Assessment Instruments
- DomainAcross Cultures
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Editorial orientation · Family
Tool
In this series, Tool names the editorial family primarily used to act on, examine, measure or organize communication. It includes instruments, methods, practices, protocols, codes and institutional arrangements. Membership does not certify effectiveness, portability or safe use in every setting.
Editorial orientation · Category
Measurement & Assessment Instruments
Produces measures, scores, profiles or assessments through defined items, observations or measurement rules. The entry identifies what is measured and the conditions governing interpretation.