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Wisconsin Card Sorting Test MeSH Descriptor Data 2026


MeSH Heading
Wisconsin Card Sorting Test
Tree Number(s)
F04.711.513.919
Unique ID
D000073218
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000073218
Scope Note
A neuropsychological test designed to assess EXECUTIVE FUNCTION typically assigned to the FRONTAL LOBE (e.g., abstract thinking, and strategic planning). The subjects are asked to sort numbered response cards according to different principles and to alter their approach during testing.
Entry Term(s)
M-WCST
Modified Wisconsin Card Sorting Test
Previous Indexing
Neuropsychological Tests (1984-2017)
Public MeSH Note
2018
History Note
2018
Date Introduced
2018/01/01
Last Updated
2018/01/01
Wisconsin Card Sorting Test Preferred
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