Examples of Commonly Used Neuropsychological Tests
The table below lists examples of commonly used neuropsychological tests for specific target areas. The tests listed are listed for interest only and does
mean that any one of these test will be used or considered. This list is to give a partial representation of tests available. Dr. Selland will determine, which tests
are suitable for any individual purpose or situation.
Not all possible tests which can be used are listed.
Domain |
Neuropsychological Test |
Attention/ concentration | Digit Span Forward and Reversed Trail Making Tests Cancellation Tasks (Letter and symbol) Paced Auditory Serial Addition Test (PASAT) |
Intellectual functioning |
Wechsler Scales |
Executive functions |
Wisconsin Card Sorting Test |
Language processing |
Boston Naming Test |
Visuospatial processing |
Rey-Osterrieth Complex Figure – Copy condition |
Academic achievement |
Wechsler Individual Achievement Test (WIAT) |
Verbal learning and memory |
Wechsler Memory Scale (WMS) |
Visual learning and memory |
Wechsler Memory Scale |
Personality assessment |
Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) |
Speed of processing |
Simple and Choice Reaction Time |
Sensory-perceptual functions |
Halstead-Reitan Neuropsychological Battery (HRNB) Tactual Performance Test and Sensory Perceptual Examination |
Motor speed and strength |
Index Finger Tapping |
Motivation |
Rey 15 Item Test |