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Some people find cognitive tests to be 'extremely challenging.'
During a weekend Fox News interview, President Trump shared that he found his cognitive test extremely difficult, but claimed he excelled at it.
If you're curious about your cognitive abilities, there are numerous online tests that can help you assess things like memory, recall, language, and spatial skills. While these tests are not a substitute for professional evaluation, they offer a way to measure your abilities in a casual setting, right from your home.
If you’re curious whether you can easily spot an elephant or a rhinoceros in a lineup, give one of these tests a try.
The Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA)
This is the test President Trump reportedly took. It evaluates various cognitive functions such as memory, attention, and recall, and is validated for detecting cognitive decline in adults between 55 and 85 years old. While the official app version is restricted to healthcare professionals, you can download a paper version or try a short quiz created by the BBC.
Dual N-Back
This game challenges your short-term memory and fluid intelligence by asking you to recall spoken letters and visual patterns. A free, open-source version is available on Brain Workshop.
Wonderlic Assessment
The Wonderlic is a 12-minute, 50-question cognitive assessment commonly used by employers to assess job candidates. It evaluates overall intelligence and problem-solving skills, and you can try a free version online.
Executive and memory function assessments
The platform at Cognitive Fun may feel a bit outdated (plus, it requires Adobe Flash), but it offers a variety of tests that measure attention, perception, memory, executive function, and more. This includes the Stroop Test (reading colors) and the Erickson flanker test.
Quantified Mind experiments
The Quantified Mind platform offers free tests that explore how your daily habits—like drinking coffee, skipping meals, or meditating—affect your cognitive performance. You can create a free account and take the tests repeatedly over a span of weeks.
For those interested in diving deeper into the world of cognitive assessments, CogniFit provides an extensive list of tests—covering general skills, mental math, and even safe driving. While these tests are not inexpensive, the free options may be more suitable if you’re just experimenting for fun.
It’s important to remember that cognitive test results should not be used for self-diagnosis (or to diagnose others). Only a licensed healthcare provider is qualified to interpret results and assess mental health conditions for treatment. These recommendations are intended solely for your enjoyment.
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