Amsterdam Neuropsychological Tasks (ANT)

The Amsterdam Neuropsychological Tasks (ANT) are computerized executive functioning tasks. The ANTs measure a diverse range of executive functions, including attention, working memory, and inhibition.

In NTR project YE_ATTEF1, the ANT included the following tasks: Baseline Speed, Selective Attention/Focused Attention, Working Memory, Sustained Attention, Go-no-go, and Tracking. In NTR project YE_ATTEF2, the ANT included the following tasks: Baseline Speed, Selective Attention, Working Memory, Sustained Attention, Shifting Attentional Set, Go-no-go, Pursuit, Tracking, and Identification of Facial Emotions.

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Waves
  • Young Netherlands Twin Register

  • YE_ATTEF1
  •   C
    5.0 - 6.0 years   From 1995-01-01 to 1996-01-01

  • YE_ATTEF2
  •   C S
    12.0 years   From 2002-01-01 to 2004-01-01

    Mode of collection MeasurementsAndTests    Behavioral/cognitive task
    Analysis unit Individual
    References
    De Sonneville L.M.J. (1999). Amsterdam Neuropsychological Tasks: a computer-aided assessment program. In: B.P.L.M. den Brinker, P.J. Beek, A.N. Brand, et al. (Eds.), Cognitive ergonomics, clinical assessment, and computer-assisted learning: Computers in Psychology, Vol. 6 (pp. 187-203). Lisse: Swets & Zeitlinger. ISBN 9026515537.
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