title: Development and use of a computerized test, MATH-CPT, to assess attention.
abstract: The present research describes the development of a new measure of attention, the Mathematics Continuous Performance Test (MATH-CPT), which uses a sequence of simple mathematical questions projected onto a computer screen as visual stimuli. A new approach to testing was developed: it has more complicated stimuli and has an open reaction time allowing participants to react according to individual pace. The development of reliability and validity of the MATH-CPT is described. Discriminant function analysis of 240 normal control participants compared with 63 individuals with ADHD showed correct classification of 91.6% of participants in both groups. The MATH-CPT diagnosed a sample of participants with ADHD better than another CPT-type test, the Test of Variables of Attention. This is an initial step in developing a new measure of attention and to assist with the diagnosis of adolescents and young adults with ADHD.
authors.affiliation: Department of Behavioral Sciences, Yezreel Valley College, Israel. dubilufi@gmail.com
authors.forename: Dubi
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Lufi
authors.forename: Nadav
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Fichman
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001288:Attention; D001289:Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology; D003936:Diagnosis, Computer-Assisted; D005201:Fantasy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007175:Impulsive Behavior / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology; D008297:Male; D008433:Mathematics; D009483:Neuropsychological Tests / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D011340:Problem Solving; D011594:Psychometrics / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D011930:Reaction Time; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D055815:Young Adult