trailmaking A test

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Introduction

A timed test of attentional interference & of executive function. The test measures the time to draw lines between scattered circles.

  • connect series of randomly arrayed numbers in numerical sequence (see cartoon)

More general terms

References

  1. Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment, Osterweil et al eds, McGraw Hill, New York, 2000, pg 102-103
  2. Trail Making Test (TMT) Parts A & B http://www.healthcare.uiowa.edu/igec/tools/cognitive/trailmaking.pdf