Attention Network Test (ANT)
Evaluate three attention networks: alerting, orienting, and executive control
Test Instructions
• Focus on the fixation point at the center of the screen
• Observe the arrows and determine the direction of the CENTER arrow
• Press left arrow (←) when center arrow points left, right arrow (→) when it points right
• Ignore flanking arrows on both sides, focus only on the center arrow direction
• Respond as quickly and accurately as possible
Alerting Network
Tests ability to maintain alert state
Orienting Attention
Tests spatial attention orientation ability
Executive Control
Tests conflict monitoring and resolution ability