Wisconsin Card Sorting Test

Match each bottom card to one of the four piles at the top. The correct rule is not explained — figure it out from feedback. After every 10 correct responses in a row, the rule changes without notice. This session has 64 trials. Use mouse / touch or keys 14 for piles left to right.

WCST forces you to infer a sorting rule from feedback, then adapt when the rule changes. Perseverative errors — sticking with an old rule — are the signature measure of cognitive flexibility in this classic paradigm.

FAQ
What does WCST measure?
Cognitive flexibility and set shifting — updating behavior when the sorting rule changes without warning.
Is this a medical test?
This is a self-assessment game, not a medical diagnosis. Talk to a clinician if you have clinical concerns.
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Results

Correct
Total errors
Perseverative errors
Rule changes

Perseverative errors are incorrect sorts that would have been correct under the previous rule (after a rule change).