Symbol Search
Test your cognitive processing speed. Look at the two symbols on the left and check if EITHER of them appears in the group on the right. Respond as fast as you can.
About Symbol Search
The Symbol Search Test is a measure of processing speed, visual perception, and concentration. It assesses how quickly and accurately your brain can scan visual information and make decisions.
Processing speed is a fundamental cognitive ability that underlies complex reasoning and learning. It reflects the efficiency with which you can perform simple cognitive tasks. Higher processing speed allows you to handle information more effortlessly, freeing up mental resources for more complex thinking.
In this test, you are presented with target symbols and a search group. Your task is to determine as quickly as possible whether either of the target symbols appears in the search group. This requires rapid visual scanning, short-term visual memory, and quick decision-making.
Scores on this test can be improved with practice as you become more familiar with the symbols and develop more efficient scanning strategies. It is also sensitive to factors like fatigue, stress, and distractions, making it a good gauge of your current mental alertness.
