What cognitive assessment tool includes components for naming, memory, and attention?

The Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) is designed to assess various cognitive domains, including naming, memory, attention, language, and executive functions. Its structured tasks effectively evaluate the ability to recall words, pay attention to details, and recognize and name objects, among other cognitive aspects. This comprehensive approach makes it particularly useful for identifying mild cognitive impairment and other forms of cognitive dysfunction.

The other assessment options focus on more specific areas. For instance, the Mini-Cog primarily screens for cognitive impairment through a combination of a three-item recall test and a clock-drawing task, while the Mini-Mental Status Exam (MMSE) covers several cognitive functions but tends to be less sensitive in detecting mild cognitive impairment. The Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) assesses mental health, specifically depression severity, rather than a wide range of cognitive functions. Thus, the MoCA stands out for its broad scope in evaluating multiple cognitive domains effectively.