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Cognitive flexibility

Wisconsin-Style Card Sort

Sort cards into piles by an unknown rule (color? shape? count?). When you get it right, we change the rule without telling you. Adapting is the test.

What makes this one different

We log perseveration rate — how often you keep using the old rule after it changes — and trials to first correct after each rule switch. These two metrics are more diagnostic than raw accuracy.

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Cognitive flexibility metrics

Total correct
Perseveration
Avg trials-to-correct

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What problem does it solve?

The Wisconsin Card Sorting Test (WCST) is one of the most-used clinical tests of executive function. It measures your ability to discover and adapt to changing rules — a fundamental aspect of cognitive flexibility.

Who is this for

How to interpret your results

Perseveration rate below 15% is good. Above 30% suggests you're holding onto old rules.

Trials to first correct under 4 is good. Above 8 means you take a while to discover new rules.

Limitations

  • Clinical WCST uses standardized cards. Our simplified version has slightly different stimulus dimensions.
  • The rule changes after every 5 correct in a row. Lab versions use different switching schedules.

FAQ

How do I know when the rule changes?

You don't — that's the point. You'll start getting "wrong" feedback, and you have to figure out why.

Why is the feedback vague?

Because giving specific feedback would teach you the rule. Real WCST only says right or wrong.