Human tests of cognitive ability measure a wide spectrum of mental abilities. When considering tests of cognitive ability, it is paramount to consider evidence for their reliability, validity, length, and mode of administration (e.g., some assessments require a trained administrator to be present with the respondent). It is also essential to understand which cognitive abilities are measured by each test and sub-test. There are also free, searchable websites with compendia of tests and the constructs they measure. Below are a small sample of some of the best-known measures of cognitive abilities and brief descriptions of their content:
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"Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS) | IQ Test Prep". Retrieved 2020-01-17. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wechsler_Adult_Intelligence_Scale
"Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC) | IQ Test Prep". Retrieved 2020-01-17. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wechsler_Intelligence_Scale_for_Children
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"What is the Wonderlic Personnel Test? (with pictures)". wiseGEEK. Retrieved 2019-05-05. http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-the-wonderlic-personnel-test.htm
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Richardson, John T.E. (November 2005). "Knox's cube imitation test: A historical review and an experimental analysis". Brain and Cognition. 59 (2): 183–213. doi:10.1016/j.bandc.2005.06.001. PMID 16099086. S2CID 42436722. /wiki/Doi_(identifier)
Richardson, John T.E. (November 2005). "Knox's cube imitation test: A historical review and an experimental analysis". Brain and Cognition. 59 (2): 183–213. doi:10.1016/j.bandc.2005.06.001. PMID 16099086. S2CID 42436722. /wiki/Doi_(identifier)
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"Sally Anne Test - Educate Autism". educateautism.com. Archived from the original on 2020-06-30. Retrieved 2019-05-06. https://web.archive.org/web/20200630144223/http://www.educateautism.com/infographics/sally-anne-test.html
"Neuropsychological Evaluation FAQ | Department of Neurology". med.unc.edu. Retrieved 2019-05-06. https://www.med.unc.edu/neurology/divisions/movement-disorders/npsycheval/