Introduction
The Attention Concentration Test (ACT) is a computerized attention
concentration test. The test can also be used as an
intelligence-screening test.
The test differs from standard Intelligence tests
in three ways:
- The testee can study the test before actually taking it.
They may also practice as much as they want.
In fact, the test should be overlearned before actual execution.
- One may take the test as many times as one wants.
Only the best results are used.
- The testee can view his/her results after completion of the the test.
The Attention Concentration Test was primarily developed to assess
concentration ability.
It also evaluates mental processing speed.
Additionally,
the test can be used as a practice tool
to improve the productivity of the testee's mental capacity.
The test is based on the following assumptions:
- Knowledge should not play a part in the final
test score. Therefore only simple problems should be used.
- Individual differences in previous experience with the task
should not be allowed.
Therefore, it should be possible for the testee to become
acquainted with the test before actually taking the test.
- Temporal insufficiency should not play part. Therefore,
the testee is allowed to do the test as many times as he/she
wants with only the best result counting.
The test is especially developed as an intelligence-screening test
for primary and secondary schools.
The construction of the test as well as the evaluation of the test
results are based on the Inhibition Theory.