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The Shape Trail Test-Child Version (STT-CV) shows promise for assessing cognitive flexibility in children. Performance on the STT-CV correlates with other executive functions, supporting its use in diverse populations.

Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Cognitive Psychology

Background:

  • The Trail Making Test (TMT) is a standard neuropsychological assessment.
  • Existing TMT versions may not be suitable for young children or diverse cultural backgrounds.
  • Cognitive flexibility is a key executive function crucial for development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To validate the Shape Trail Test-Child Version (STT-CV) in a non-clinical sample of children aged 6-9 years.
  • To assess the STT-CV's ability to measure cognitive flexibility.
  • To examine the relationship between STT-CV performance and other executive functions.

Main Methods:

  • Initial validation of the STT-CV with 6-9 year old children.
  • Children completed the STT-CV (Trail A and Trail B) and four established executive function measures.

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  • Correlational analyses were used to assess relationships between measures.

    • Main Results:

    • Expected age-based differences in STT-CV completion times were observed.
    • STT-CV performance significantly correlated with all four executive function measures.
    • Trail B completion times remained correlated with executive functions after controlling for age.

    Conclusions:

    • The STT-CV demonstrates emerging utility for assessing cognitive flexibility in children.
    • Findings support the need for age-appropriate and culturally fair TMT variants.
    • The STT-CV is a potentially valuable tool for evaluating cognitive flexibility in diverse populations.