Most forms of cognition actually involve multiple cognitive functions working in unison, however tests can be organised into broad categories based on the cognitive function which they predominantly assess.
Intelligence Intelligence testing in a clinical setting intelligence can involve
premorbid estimates, determined through a number of methods, for comparison with obtained results. For example, test results can be compared to expected achievement levels based on prior education and occupation.
Memory Memory is a very broad function which includes several distinct abilities, all of which can be selectively impaired and require individual testing. There is disagreement as to the number of memory systems, depending on the psychological perspective taken. From a clinical perspective, a view of five distinct types of memory, is in most cases sufficient. -->
Semantic memory and
episodic memory (collectively called
declarative memory or explicit memory);
procedural memory and
priming or perceptual learning (collectively called
non-declarative memory or implicit memory) all four of which are long term memory systems; and
working memory or short term memory.
Semantic memory is memory for facts,
episodic memory is autobiographical memory,
procedural memory is memory for the performance of skills,
priming is memory facilitated by prior exposure to a stimulus and
working memory is a form of short term memory for information manipulation.} •
Benton Visual Retention Test •
California Verbal Learning Test • Cambridge Prospective Memory Test (CAMPROMPT) •
Gollin figure test • Memory Assessment Scales (MAS) • Rey Auditory Verbal Learning Test • Rivermead Behavioural Memory Test • Test of Memory and Learning (TOMAL) • Mental Attributes Profiling System •
Wechsler Memory Scale (WMS) Language Language functions include speech, reading and writing, all of which can be selectively impaired. •
Boston Diagnostic Aphasia Examination •
Boston Naming Test •
Comprehensive Aphasia Test (CAT) • Multilingual Aphasia Examination
Executive function Executive functions is an umbrella term for a various cognitive processes and sub-processes. The executive functions include: problem solving, planning, organizational skills, selective attention, inhibitory control and some aspects of short term memory.} • Behavioural Assessment of Dysexecutive Syndrome (BADS) • CNS Vital Signs (Brief Core Battery) • Continuous performance task
(CPT) • Controlled Oral Word Association Test (COWAT) •
d2 Test of Attention •
Delis–Kaplan Executive Function System (D-KEFS) • Digit Vigilance Test • Figural Fluency Test • Halstead Category Test •
Hayling and Brixton tests • Kaplan Baycrest Neurocognitive Assessment (KBNA) • Kaufman Short Neuropsychological Assessment •
Paced Auditory Serial Addition Test (PASAT) •
Rey–Osterrieth Complex Figure • Ruff Figural Fluency Test •
Stroop task •
Test of Variables of Attention (T.O.V.A.) •
Tower of London Test •
Trail-Making Test (TMT) or Trails A & B •
Wisconsin Card Sorting Test (WCST) • Symbol Digit Modalities Test •
Test of Everyday Attention (TEA)
Visuospatial Neuropsychological tests of
visuospatial function should cover the areas of visual perception, visual construction and visual integration. Though not their only functions, these tasks are to a large degree carried out by areas of the
parietal lobe. --> • Clock Test • Hooper Visual Organisation Task (VOT) •
Rey–Osterrieth Complex Figure Dementia specific Dementia testing is often done by way of testing the cognitive functions that are most often impaired by the disease e.g. memory, orientation, language and problem solving. •
The Alzheimer's Disease Assessment Scale-Cognitive Subscale (ADAS-Cog) •
Clinical Dementia Rating • Dementia Rating Scale
Batteries assessing multiple neuropsychological functions There are some test batteries which combine a range of tests to provide an overview of cognitive skills. These are usually good early tests to rule out problems in certain functions and provide an indication of functions which may need to be tested more specifically.} • Barcelona Neuropsychological Test (BNT) •
Cambridge Neuropsychological Test Automated Battery (CANTAB) •
Cognistat (The Neurobehavioral Cognitive Status Examination) • Cognitive Assessment Screening Instrument (CASI) •
Cognitive Function Scanner (CFS) •
Dean–Woodcock Neuropsychological Assessment System (DWNAS) •
General Practitioner Assessment Of Cognition (GPCOG) • Hooper Visual Organization Test •
Luria–Nebraska Neuropsychological Battery • MCI Screen • MicroCog •
Mini mental state examination (MMSE) •
NEPSY •
Repeatable Battery for the Assessment of Neuropsychological Status • Short Parallel Assessments of Neuropsychological Status (SPANS) •
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