Cognitive flexibility
Can you switch the rule?
Cognitive flexibility is the ability to update the active rule and avoid letting the old rule interfere.
Quick answer
How to score it
Track errors after the rule changes. Mistakes often happen because the old rule is still active.
How to test it
1
Start with one simple rule.
2
Switch to a second rule.
3
Measure errors separately from speed.
4
Repeat with short breaks.
What this tests
Cognitive flexibility
Inhibition
Attention control
Processing speed
IQFlow
Practice flexible thinking
IQFlow includes tasks that challenge rule switching, memory, speed, and reasoning together.