Experiments
For data collection, different tests were used. The children surveyed performed a rapid naming test, an attention diagnosis test and a memory diagnosis test. The tests are represented in the following images:
Rapid naming of colours test
(5-6 years old)
In these quick naming test, children are asked to name as quickly as possible if they encounter constant visual stimuli that are repeated in 5 random sequences of 10 elements. For children from 5 to 6 years old the quick naming of colours test is applied.
Rapid naming of shapes and colours test
(7-15 years old)
In these quick naming test, children are asked to name as quickly as possible if they encounter constant visual stimuli that are repeated in 5 random sequences of 10 elements. For children from 7 to 15 years old the quick naming of shapes and colours test is applied.
Attention deficit diagnostic test
This test aims to evaluate the orientation attention that measures the ability to concentrate, the power of achievement and the resistance to tiredness and thus try to detect possible attention deficits. This test lasts 10 minutes and consists of children finding referred symbols by selecting from a set of randomly placed stimuli.
Memory deficit diagnostic test
(6-7 years old)
This test measures the ability to associate geometric shapes to symbols. Also measure the capability to correctly memorise these associations to perform the task as quickly as possible
Memory deficit diagnostic test
(8-16 years old)
This test measures the ability to associate numbers to symbols. Also measure the capability to correctly memorise these associations to perform the task as quickly as possible.
