Psychiatry and Psychology

Wisconsin Card Sorting Test

A neuropsychological test designed to assess EXECUTIVE FUNCTION typically assigned to the FRONTAL LOBE (e.g., abstract thinking, and strategic planning). The subjects are asked to sort numbered response cards according to different principles and to alter their approach during testing.

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Abstract

A neuropsychological test designed to assess EXECUTIVE FUNCTION typically assigned to the FRONTAL LOBE (e.g., abstract thinking, and strategic planning). The subjects are asked to sort numbered response cards according to different principles and to alter their approach during testing.

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Synonyms

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  • M-WCST
  • Modified Wisconsin Card Sorting Test

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3 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings history, standards, statistics & numerical data.

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History Note

2018

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Previous Indexing

  • Neuropsychological Tests (1984-2017)

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  1. F04.711w.513w.919w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Wisconsin Card Sorting Test. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000073218. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000073218
  2. Wisconsin Card Sorting Test. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wisconsin_Card_Sorting_Test
  3. Wisconsin Card Sorting Test. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q549525