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measure Stroop color-word task
Study: Netherlands Twin Register Mode of collection: MeasurementsAndTests Behavioral/cognitive task Available measurements: Young Netherlands Twin Register YC_BS1 YC_BS2 YE_ATTEF2 YC_ADHMRI YE_COG18The Stroop color-word task consists of pairs of conflicting word and color stimuli, both being inherent aspects of the same symbols, presented simultaneously, for example a name of one color printed in the ink of another color. The difference in time for reading the words printed in colors and the same words printed in black is the measure of the...Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024 -
measure Verbal Fluency Test
Study: Netherlands Twin Register Mode of collection: MeasurementsAndTests Behavioral/cognitive task Available measurements: Young Netherlands Twin Register YC_BS2 YE_COG18The Verbal Fluency Test assesses how many words that belong to the same predetermined category participants can produce in a given time (usually 60 seconds). This category can be semantic, specified objects such as animals or fruits, or phonological, words beginning with a specified letter such as p.Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024 -
measure Eriksen flanker task
Study: Netherlands Twin Register Mode of collection: MeasurementsAndTests Behavioral/cognitive task Available measurements: Young Netherlands Twin Register YC_BS1 YE_ATTEF2 YC_ADHMRIThe Eriksen Flanker task is a response inhibition test used to assess the ability to suppress responses that are inappropriate in a particular context. During the task, participants are presented with a central target stimulus (e.g., letter, arrow) and are asked to identify the identity or direction of the central stimulus, while ignoring surrounding...Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024 -
measure Delay of gratification task
Study: Netherlands Twin Register Mode of collection: Observation Available measurements: Young Netherlands Twin Register YC_BS1The Delay of Gratification task aims to measure self-regulation by presenting the child with the choice between a small reward in the short-term and a larger reward in the long-term. The classic implementation of the Delay of Gratification task is the Marshmallow experiment, in which a child is presented with one marshmallow right now and is instructed...Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024 -
measure Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS)
Study: Netherlands Twin Register Mode of collection: MeasurementsAndTests Behavioral/cognitive task Available measurements: Young Netherlands Twin Register YC_BS3 YE_COG18The Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS) is an IQ test designed to measure intelligence and cognitive ability in adults and older adolescents. Most versions contain sub tests that represent the following components of intelligence: Verbal Comprehension Index (VCI), Perceptual Reasoning Index (PRI), Working Memory Index (WMI), Processing Speed Index...Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024 -
measure Penn Computerized Neurocognitive Battery (Penn CNB)
Study: Netherlands Twin Register Mode of collection: MeasurementsAndTests Behavioral/cognitive task Available measurements: Young Netherlands Twin Register YC_BS3The Penn Computerized Neurocognitive Battery (Penn CNB) is a Dutch translation of the web-based computerized neurocognitive battery developed by the Brain Behavior Laboratory of the University of Pennsylvania (https://penncnp.med.upenn.edu/). It includes a total of 17 tests, resulting in measures of performance accuracy (the percentage or number of...Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024 -
measure Rey’s Verbal Learning Test
Study: Netherlands Twin Register Mode of collection: MeasurementsAndTests Behavioral/cognitive task Available measurements: Young Netherlands Twin Register YC_BS1 YC_BS2The Rey’s Auditory Verbal Learning Task (AVLT) measures short- and long-term verbal memory. In the task, a list of 15 unrelated, concrete nouns is presented via audio with a 1 second interval over five learning trials. After each presentation, participants have to name as many of the presented words as possible. Next, after a delay interval of 20-30...Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024 -
measure Amsterdam Neuropsychological Tasks (ANT)
Study: Netherlands Twin Register Mode of collection: MeasurementsAndTests Behavioral/cognitive task Available measurements: Young Netherlands Twin Register YE_ATTEF1 YE_ATTEF2The Amsterdam Neuropsychological Tasks (ANT) are computerized executive functioning tasks. The ANTs measure a diverse range of executive functions, including attention, working memory, and inhibition.Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024 -
measure Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC)
Study: Netherlands Twin Register Mode of collection: MeasurementsAndTests Behavioral/cognitive task Available measurements: Young Netherlands Twin Register YC_BS1 YC_BS2 YE_ATTEF2 YE_COG12 YE_COG18The Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC) is an IQ test for children of 6-17 years of age to determine general intelligence. It generates a full scale IQ (formerly known as an intelligence quotient or IQ score) that represents a child's general intellectual ability. The most common primary index scores are the Verbal Comprehension Index, the...Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024 -
measure Simon task
Study: Netherlands Twin Register Mode of collection: MeasurementsAndTests Behavioral/cognitive task Available measurements: Young Netherlands Twin Register YE_ATTEF2The Simon task is a selective attention task. In the computerized version of a visual spatial Simon task, subjects have to respond to the color of a stimulus. On the screen, a red or green circle appears. In case of a red circle, subjects have to push the right button, in case of a green circle, subjects have to push the left button. By manipulating the...Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024 -
measure Monetary Choice questionnaire
Study: Netherlands Twin Register Mode of collection: SelfAdministeredQuestionnaire Available measurements: Young Netherlands Twin Register YE_FITNSSThe Monetary Choice questionnaire is a delay discounting questionnaire in which participants are presented with a fixed set of 27 choices between smaller, immediate rewards and larger, delayed rewards.Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024