Digit symbol substitution test

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-003206",
  "term": "Digit symbol substitution test",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A neuropsychological test that assesses cognitive functions such as processing speed, attention, and working memory. Individuals are presented with a key pairing digits with specific symbols, and then must transcribe the correct symbol under a sequence of digits within a time limit. Performance is measured by the number of correct symbol substitutions made.",
  "synonyms": [
    "digit symbol test"
  ],
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "brain",
    "dementia",
    "depression",
    "intelligence quotient",
    "neurobehavior core test battery"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2015, 87, 841. 'IUPAC Glossary of terms used in neurotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2015)' on page 862 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-0103)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/digit-symbol-substitution-test/"
}