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Jennyfer Ansado1, Bertrand Eynard1,2,3, Nastasia Mirofle4
1It's Brain SAS, Orsay, France.
Applied Neuropsychology. Adult
|February 14, 2024
Summary
The MindPulse (MP) test effectively evaluates attentional and executive functioning (AEF) in adults, showing high validity and consistency across a wide age range. It accurately measures reaction time and correctness, adjusting for age and sex effects.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Cognitive Psychology
- Psychometrics
Background:
- Attentional and executive functioning (AEF) are crucial for decision-making.
- Existing tools may lack comprehensive evaluation across diverse adult age groups.
- The MindPulse (MP) test was developed to address these limitations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present normalized adult data for the MindPulse (MP) test.
- To evaluate the validity and reliability of the MP test in assessing AEF.
- To establish age and sex norms for cognitive performance.
Main Methods:
- Recruited 722 neurotypical adults (18-80 years), with 149 retested.
- Administered MP test including Simple Reaction Time (SRT), Go/No-go, and complex Go/No-go tasks.
- Utilized statistical analyses including Wilcoxon rank test and linear regression, calculating 14 cognitive indices.
Main Results:
- The MP test demonstrated excellent validity (Cronbach's Alpha: 92%, 87%, 95%) and high internal consistency.
- Significant age and sex effects on reaction times were observed and corrected for.
- Retest effects were minimal, indicating temporal consistency of the MP test.
Conclusions:
- The MindPulse (MP) test is a valid and reliable tool for assessing AEF in adults.
- The study provides a normalized database for AEF assessment across a broad age spectrum.
- MP test allows for dynamic and sensitive evaluation of cognitive performance and reaction to difficulty.
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