Digital Cognitive Assessment

Digital cognitive assessment is the use of computer-, tablet-, or smartphone-based tasks to measure cognitive abilities and changes over time, making assessment more scalable and accessible in neuroscience. During testing, a person completes structured activities that probe domains such as attention, memory, processing speed, or executive function, while software records responses, accuracy, and reaction time and applies predefined scoring rules. These assessments can support cognitive screening, longitudinal monitoring, clinical research, and evaluation of interventions. When designed and validated appropriately, they help researchers collect repeatable behavioral data, identify meaningful changes, and extend assessment beyond traditional clinic-based testing.

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JoVE Journal - Behavior

Assessment of Age-related Changes in Cognitive Functions Using EmoCogMeter, a Novel Tablet-computer Based Approach

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2014

We tested the usability of a tablet-computer-based application (EmoCogMeter) in investigating the effects of age on cognition. Results show an age-related cognitive decline, thereby proving the usability of our application. Findings underline the great clinical and practical potential of a tablet-based application for detection and monitoring of cognitive dysfunction.

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JoVE Journal - Behavior
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Practical Methodology of Cognitive Tasks Within a Navigational Assessment

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2015

Children who have complex communication needs can benefit from the use of a speech-generating device (SGD). Cognitive skills were identified as having an impact on the ability to navigate between levels of SGDs. This protocol describes the steps needed for Speech-language Pathologists to assess cognitive skills and navigational abilities.

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JoVE Journal - Behavior
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Assessment of Social Cognition in Non-human Primates Using a Network of Computerized Automated Learning Device (ALDM) Test Systems

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2015

Fagot & Paleressompoulle1 have published an automated learning device (ALDM) aimed at testing individual cognitive abilities in semi-free ranging monkeys. The main goal of our protocol is to use a network of ALDM test units to study social cognition in non-human primates.

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JoVE Journal - Behavior
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Dynamic Digital Biomarkers of Motor and Cognitive Function in Parkinson's Disease

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2019

This protocol offers a digitization of portions of traditional clinical tasks commonly used to measure cognition and motor control in Parkinson’s disease. Clinical tasks are digitized while biophysical rhythms are co-registered from different functional levels of the nervous systems, ranging from voluntary, spontaneous, automatic to autonomic.

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JoVE Science Education - Psychology

An Introduction to Cognition

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2023

Cognition encompasses mental processes such as memory, perception, decision-making reasoning and language. Cognitive scientists are using a combination of behavioral and neuropsychological techniques to investigate the underlying neural substrates of cognition. They are interested in understanding how information is perceived, processed and how does it affect the final execution of behaviors. With this knowledge, researchers hope to develop new treatments for individuals with cognitive...

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