Cognitive Flexibility and Adaptability Flashcards

What does cognitive flexibility primarily measure in the context of Pymetrics assessments?

Answer: The ability to switch between mental tasks and adapt to new rules

Cognitive flexibility measures how efficiently a person can switch mental frameworks and adapt behavior when rules or conditions change.

Which Pymetrics game is best known for testing your ability to learn and update rules through trial and error feedback?

Answer: Cards game

The Cards game in Pymetrics uses shifting reward contingencies that require players to update their strategy based on feedback after each choice.

In cognitive flexibility testing, 'task switching' refers to:

Answer: Moving from one mental operation to another quickly and efficiently

Task switching is the cognitive process of disengaging from one mental set and engaging a different one, which Pymetrics games measure through rule changes.

The 'switch cost' in cognitive flexibility testing refers to:

Answer: The performance penalty experienced when transitioning between different mental tasks

Switch cost is the measurable slowdown or increase in errors that occurs when a person must shift from one cognitive task or rule to another.

What trait does strong cognitive flexibility in Pymetrics typically signal to employers?

Answer: Adaptability and learning agility

High cognitive flexibility signals to employers that a candidate can adapt to changing environments, learn new processes quickly, and perform well in dynamic roles.

When a Pymetrics game suddenly changes its rules mid-session, this is specifically designed to measure:

Answer: Your capacity to update mental strategies quickly

Mid-game rule changes are a deliberate design feature to capture how rapidly and accurately a player can detect a shift and recalibrate their approach.

Which cognitive process is most closely linked to performing well on flexibility tasks in Pymetrics games?

Answer: Inhibitory control and working memory updating

Inhibitory control (suppressing old responses) and working memory updating (holding new rules in mind) are the core executive functions behind cognitive flexibility.