Attention
Attention can be subdivided into “basic” or “complex” attention (Daffner et al, 2015)
- basic attention is prerequisite for all other cognitive processes, it involves being present and sustaining focus on a simple task.
- basic attention can be tested with digit span forward or TMT-A
- complex attention involves controlling, shifting, and dividing attention based on context
- complex attention can be tested with Stroop test, months of the year backwards, or TMT-B
Neuropsychological tests of attention (Daffner et al, 2015)
- Continuous performance test (CPT)
- Corsi blocks
- Digit span forward & backward
- N-back
- Oral trail making
- Paced auditory serial addition test (PASAT)
- Sequential operation series (i.e. months of the year backwards) (within public domain)
- Trail making test, parts A & B (within public domain)
References
Daffner, K. R. et al. Improving clinical cognitive testing: Report of the AAN Behavioral Neurology Section Workgroup. Neurology 85, 910–918 (2015). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26163433/
