COGBAT (Cognitive Basic Assessment) is a component of the Vienna Test System used to measure individuals’ cognitive and behavioral functions. This test assesses various cognitive domains, such as attention and concentration, memory, executive functions, reaction time, and processing speed. COGBAT plays a significant role, particularly in the diagnosis and treatment processes of neuropsychological evaluations, learning disabilities, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and other neuropsychiatric conditions. By comprehensively analyzing individuals’ cognitive performance, the test helps in developing appropriate treatment and intervention strategies. This enables more effective planning of individuals’ educational and therapeutic processes.
COGBAT and COGNIPLUS Rehabilitation System
The COGNIPLUS Rehabilitation System provides cognitive rehabilitation based on COGBAT test results. The computerized training modules include attention, executive functions, memory, spatial processing, and visuomotor skills. The following cognitive domains are assessed:
- Attention
- Memory
- Executive Functions
The COGBAT (Cognitive Basic Assessment) cognitive test battery includes the following subtests:
- TMT – L BTA: Information processing speed
- WAF intrinsic: Alertness
- WAF cross-modal: Divided attention
- FGT RLVA: Figural long-term memory
- FGT RKVA: Figural short-term memory
- FGT LS: Total learning, figural (Learning total)
- FGT RW: Correct recognition
- TMT-L BTB: Cognitive flexibility
- NBV: Verbal working memory
- TOL-F: Planning ability
- INHIB: Response inhibition
The COGNIPLUS Rehabilitation System is a computerized training battery used for the training of cognitive functions. It
includes training modules targeting functions such as attention, executive functions, memory, spatial processing, and visuomotor skills.
Conducting a thorough assessment before beginning training allows us to identify strengths and areas for improvement. Accurately identifying areas requiring training makes the training effective and efficient. Progress made during training is assessed using parallel forms of the initial tests included in COGBAT.
COGNIPLUS Training Modules
- ALERT: Attention/Arousal
- CODING: Working Memory—Spatial Coding
- DATEUP: Working Memory—Updating Process
- DIVID: Attention/Divided Attention
- FOCUS: Attention/Focus
- HIBIT-R: Executive Functions/Response Inhibition
- NAMES: Long-Term Memory
- NBACK: Working Memory—Tracking Ability
- PLAND: Executive Functions/Planning and Action Skills
- ROTATE: Spatial Processing
- SELECT: Attention/Selective Attention
- SPACE: Attention/Visual-Spatial Attention
- SPEED: Information Processing Speed
- VIG: Attention/Arousal, Sustained Attention
- VISMO: Visual-Motor Coordination
- VISP: Working Memory—Recall
At Which Centers Can This Test Be Administered?
While there are other institutions in our country that primarily use the Vienna Test System for psychotechnical evaluations or clinical purposes, the COGBAT test set is the most up-to-date version of this system, and I can say that we were the first institution to adopt it. What matters is not the scores obtained from any single test, but rather the clinical evaluation of the individual’s needs through a multidisciplinary approach by a team of specialists in neurology, psychiatry, and psychology. This approach is implemented at our hospital and outpatient clinics.
Other Tests Used
- SPM: Raven’s Standard Progressive Matrices (Logical Reasoning Test)
- CPM: Raven’s Colored Progressive Matrices (Logical Reasoning Test)
- COG: Cognitrone (Attention & Concentration Test)
- DAUF: Sustained Attention (Sustained Attention Test)
- NVLT: Non-Verbal Learning Test (Nonverbal Learning Test)
T.O.V.A. (Test of Variables of Attention Continuous Performance Test)
This
is a computerized continuous performance test that measures attention and impulsivity. It is language-independent. It consists of two sections lasting 10.3 minutes each, for a total duration of 21.6 minutes. It has a normative data set for ages 4–80.
Applications
- In the assessment of attention,
- Measuring the response to medication,
- Measuring the response to different medication doses and determining the optimal dose,
- Measuring long-term response to treatment,
- As part of a cognitive check-up,
it includes a comprehensive summary and applications of the COGBAT test set and the COGNIPLUS Rehabilitation System.