Age differences in social-cognitive abilities across the stages of adulthood and path model investigation of adult social cognition

Gourlay, Catherine; Collin, Pascal; D’Auteuil, Camille; Jacques, Marie; Caron, Pier-Olivier; Scherzer, P.

doi:10.1080/13825585.2021.1962789

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“…The test of everyday attention (TEA) includes eight subtests, which are standardized to have an age-adjusted mean of 10 with a standard deviation of 3 for ages between 18 and 80, and by this, it is comparable to that of the Third Edition of Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale and Wechsler Memory Scale-III [124,125]. This test is designed to quantify sustained, selective, divided attention and attentional switching, both [20,126,127].…”

Section: Test Of Everyday Attention (Tea)mentioning

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A comprehensive review of attention tests: can we assess what we exactly do not understand?

Nasiri

Khalilzad

Hakimzadeh

et al. 2023

Egypt J Neurol Psychiatry Neurosurg

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Attention, as it is now defined as a process matching data from the environment to the needs of the organism, is one of the main aspects of human cognitive processes. There are several aspects to attention including tonic alertness (a process of intrinsic arousal that varies by minutes to hours), phasic alertness (a process that causes a quick change in attention as a result of a brief stimulus), selective attention (a process differentiating multiple stimuli), and sustained attention (a process maintaining persistence of response and continuous effort over an extended period). Attention dysfunction is associated with multiple disorders; therefore, there has been much effort in assessing attention and its domains, resulting in a battery of tests evaluating one or several attentional domains; instances of which are the Stroop color-word test, Test of Everyday Attention, Wisconsin Card Sorting Test, and Cambridge Neuropsychological Test Automated Battery. These tests vary in terms of utilities, range of age, and domains. The role of attention in human life and the importance of assessing it merits an inclusive review of the efforts made to assess attention and the resulting tests; Here we highlight all the necessary data regarding neurophysiological tests which assess human attentive function and investigates the evolution of attention tests over time. Also, the ways of assessing the attention in untestable patients who have difficulty in reading or using a computer, along with the lack of ability to comprehend verbal instructions and executive tasks, are discussed. This review can be of help as a platform for designing new studies to researchers who are interested in working on attention and conditions causing deficits in this aspect of body function, by collecting and organizing information on its assessment.

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Section: Test Of Everyday Attention (Tea)mentioning

confidence: 99%

A comprehensive review of attention tests: can we assess what we exactly do not understand?

Nasiri

Khalilzad

Hakimzadeh

et al. 2023

Egypt J Neurol Psychiatry Neurosurg

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Gender differences in neurocognitive assessments: insights from a pilot study with the International Neurocognitive Test Profile (INCP) digital battery

Maierhofer,

Grigoryeva,

Beck

et al. 2024

Neuropsychiatr

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Summary Background The aging global population has led to an increase in the number of dementia diagnoses, with projections indicating a continued upward trend. This demographic change presents profound challenges for patients, their families, and healthcare systems worldwide. Consequently, the demand for reliable and user-friendly screening tools that can detect dementia at early stages and monitor its progression is more critical than ever. The International Neurocognitive Test Profile (INCP), developed at the Medical University of Vienna, aims to address this need by offering a digital test battery for the early detection of dementia. This study forms a part of the INCP’s ongoing development and evaluation, specifically investigating the influence of gender on test outcomes. Methods Seventy participants, recruited through flyers at the Vienna General Hospital, completed the INCP assessment using tablets as part of the study. The effect of gender on performance across various INCP subtests was analyzed using Mann–Whitney U tests. For further exploratory analysis, a correlation matrix was calculated encompassing demographic variables (age and education), screening data, and all INCP subtests. Results The analysis revealed significant gender differences in two INCP subtests related to executive functions. Males outperformed females on the Figure Fluency Test (r = 0.30, indicating a moderate effect) and the Dice 2‑n Back Test (r = 0.29, indicating a small effect). However, when correcting for multiple comparisons, no significant gender disparities were observed in the scores of the subtests. Conclusion The identification of possible gender differences in specific subtests underscores the importance of considering gender as a variable in the further development and evaluation of the INCP. These findings offer valuable insights for the design and planning of future studies involving the INCP.

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The Social and Cognitive Online Training (SCOT) project: A digital randomized controlled trial to promote socio-cognitive well-being in older adults

Funghi,

Meli,

Cavagna

et al. 2024

Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics

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Age differences in social-cognitive abilities across the stages of adulthood and path model investigation of adult social cognition

Cited by 6 publications

References 162 publications

A comprehensive review of attention tests: can we assess what we exactly do not understand?

A comprehensive review of attention tests: can we assess what we exactly do not understand?

Gender differences in neurocognitive assessments: insights from a pilot study with the International Neurocognitive Test Profile (INCP) digital battery

The Social and Cognitive Online Training (SCOT) project: A digital randomized controlled trial to promote socio-cognitive well-being in older adults

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