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