In the Dimensional Change Card Sorting Task, children sort pictures according to one dimension (e.g., by color, "All the blue cards go here"), and then the dimensions change (e.g., sorting by shape, "Now all the flowers go here."). Children 3 years of age and younger have a difficult time performing this task when the dimensions change. This task assesses

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The Dimensional Change Card Sorting Task assesses cognitive flexibility, or the ability to switch between different tasks or mental sets. The task requires children to switch from sorting pictures by one dimension to sorting them by another dimension, which can be challenging for young children who have not yet developed this skill. The task does not specifically assess working memory, ADHD, or metacognition.

In the Dimensional Change Card Sorting Task, Children Sort Pictures