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The document discusses variations of the Wisconsin Card Sorting Test (WCST), including the Modified Wisconsin Card Sorting Test (M-WCST). The M-WCST was introduced by Hazel Nelson in 1976 and incorporates modifications to the stimuli and procedures used in the standard WCST. Specifically, it eliminates cards that share more than one attribute with a key card and allows the examinee to determine the order of the sorting principles. Studies have found the M-WCST to be equally or more clinically sensitive than the WCST in measuring executive dysfunction.

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M WCST

The document discusses variations of the Wisconsin Card Sorting Test (WCST), including the Modified Wisconsin Card Sorting Test (M-WCST). The M-WCST was introduced by Hazel Nelson in 1976 and incorporates modifications to the stimuli and procedures used in the standard WCST. Specifically, it eliminates cards that share more than one attribute with a key card and allows the examinee to determine the order of the sorting principles. Studies have found the M-WCST to be equally or more clinically sensitive than the WCST in measuring executive dysfunction.

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  • Cover: The cover page of the Modified Wisconsin Card Sorting Test manual.
  • Review of WCST: Summarizes the original Wisconsin Card Sorting Test procedures and components including the types of cards used.
  • Variations of the WCST: Describes different versions of the Wisconsin Card Sorting Test and how they vary in administration and scoring.
  • Overview of the M-WCST: Provides an overview of the Modified Wisconsin Card Sorting Test and its distinct features.
  • Why Modify the WCST?: Explains the reasons for modifications to the Wisconsin Card Sorting Test, focusing on improved measures and reduced confusion.
  • Is the M-WCST clinically sensitive?: Discusses the sensitivity of the Modified WCST to clinical factors, particularly in diagnosing executive dysfunction.
  • Administration: Covers the administration procedure for the Modified Wisconsin Card Sorting Test, detailing card setup and rule determination.

Psychological Assessment Resources, Inc.

Review of WCST
128 response cards

four stimulus cards

examinee instructed to match each of the cards to one of


the key cards

examinee told whether answer is right or wrong but is


not told the sorting principle

Sorting category is changed without warning and the


administration includes six sets of three possible sorting
categories
Variations of the WCST
Several variations in administration and scoring of the
WCST include modifications to the stimuli on the cards,
card order and number of cards.

One version follows the same administration and scoring


procedures but utilizes only half of the response cards.
(WCST-64)

Another version, the Modified Wisconsin Card Sorting Test


(M-WCST), was originally introduced by Hazel Nelson
(1976). This version incorporates modifications to the
stimuli and procedures.
Overview of the M-WCST

Eliminates cards that share more than one attribute with


a key card

Examinee determines the order of the sorting principle

Examiner tells the examinee that the rules have changed


and instructs him or her to find another rule.
Why Modify the WCST?

It saves time.

It has the potential to be a better measure because it


does not have the confusing scoring issues of the WCST
and the WCST-64

Instructions are easier to understand and less frustrating


for those with cognitive impairment

It is easier to score.
Is the M-WCST clinically sensitive?

The M-WCST is equally as sensitive as the WCST, if not


more sensitive, to executive dysfunction in individuals
diagnosed with schizophrenia.

Rhodes (2004) found that the M-WCST showed greater


sensitivity than the WCST to age effects on number of
sorting categories achieved by older adults as compared
to younger adults.

Van Gorp et al. (1997) concluded that the M-WCST and


WCST showed similar clinical sensitivity to cognitive
dysfunction.
Administration

Card set up is the same as for WCST.

Examinee will determine the order of the rules.

Administer until they sort all categories (for each


category the examinee must have six consecutive right
responses) or until he or she has used all of the cards.

Psychological Assessment Resources, Inc.
Review of WCST 128 response cards four stimulus cards examinee instructed to match each of the cards to one of the key c
Variations of the WCST Several variations in administration and scoring of the WCST include modifications to the stimuli on
Overview of the M-WCST Eliminates cards that share more than one attribute with a key card Examinee determines the order o
Why Modify the WCST? It saves time. It has the potential to be a better measure because it does not have the confusing sco
Is the M-WCST clinically sensitive? The M-WCST is equally as sensitive as the WCST, if not more sensitive, to executive dys
Administration Card set up is the same as for WCST. Examinee will determine the order of the rules. Administer until they

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