ABSTRACT
The Annett Hand Preference Questionnaire (AHPQ; see Figure 2.1) has been used to collect information by questionnaire and also as the basis for observational assessment. Questionnaire must be relied upon in some circumstances, but observation is likely to be more reliable. This is because people may differ between what they say and what they do. In my experience participants (Ps) often say they are fully right-handed but when persuaded to try the actions with tools provided, are often surprised to find they do some things the "left-handed way". This lack of personal awareness about everyday actions is the chief reason for using demonstration and observation when possible. In my observations of the hand preferences of students and children, materials such as playing cards, needle and thread, scissors, and toy hammer, as needed for each item of the AHPQ, were provided. If tools for demonstration are not available, Ps may be asked to mime the actions before responding.
