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With the Support of the Cognitive Sciences and Technologies Development Headquarter;

Database of cognitive assessment tests was created

Database of cognitive assessment tests was created

Database of cognitive assessment tests was created with the goal of policy-making in the field of development of cognitive assessment tests in the country and familiarization of therapists, researchers, and organizations with these tests.

According to the public relations and information center of the Vice-Presidency for science and technology affairs, with various applications in fields of health and treatment, sports, education, recruitment and use of human resources and other fields, cognitive evaluation deeply assesses the skills and abilities related to brain function, and brain functions encompass topics related to attention, memory, deduction, problem-solving, decision-making, language, and intelligence.

Among various methods of brain cognitive function evaluation, the results of cognitive assessment tests are reliable due to proper psychometrics features, objectivity and ease of implementation. Therefore, using these tests in the mentioned fields is indicative of their importance and necessity.

Having the information of tests to assess cognitive abilities and shortages can contribute to the work of researchers, therapists and relevant organizations.

Cognitive abilities link behaviors to brain structure and encompasses a wide range of abilities. On the other hand, defects in cognitive performance negatively affect the daily functions and decrease the quality of life. In this context, a useful and valid tool to assess the level of cognitive abilities of individuals is using cognitive evaluation tests. Formation of the database of cognitive tests leads to the collecting of results and information of more than 350 cognitive evaluation tests in the country with the support of the cognitive sciences and technologies development headquarter and uploading and making the content available on the website of the headquarter.

  • News group : NEWS,اخبار معاونت ها و مراکز,Deputy for Management Development & Resources
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