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Tower of London

The Tower of London, officially Her Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress of the Tower of London, is a historic castle located on the north bank of the River Thames in central London. It was founded towards the end of 1066 as part of the Norman Conquest of England. The White Tower, which gives the entire castle its name, was built by William the Conqueror in 1078 and was a resented symbol of oppression, inflicted upon London by the new ruling elite.

History

The Tower of London has played a prominent role in English history. It was besieged several times, and controlling it has been important to controlling the country. The Tower has served variously as an armoury, a treasury, a menagerie, the home of the Royal Mint, a public record office, and the home of the Crown Jewels.

Architecture

The Tower of London is a complex of several buildings set within two concentric rings of defensive walls and a moat. The layout today is largely the result of the expansion that took place under the reigns of Richard the Lionheart, Henry III, and Edward I in the 12th and 13th centuries.

Use as a Prison

The Tower of London was used as a prison from 1100 (Ranulf Flambard) until 1952 (Kray twins), although that was not its primary purpose. A popular myth states that the Tower is haunted by the ghosts of those executed within its walls, including Anne Boleyn, one of the wives of Henry VIII.

The Crown Jewels

The Crown Jewels have been kept at the Tower of London since 1661. They are a collection of royal ceremonial objects kept in the Jewel House and are still used in royal ceremonies today.

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-'''Tower of London test''' (TOL) is a neuropsychological assessment designed to measure an individual's [[executive functioning]], specifically their planning and problem-solving abilities. The test was first introduced by Tim Shallice in 1982, inspired by the problem-solving tasks presented in the historical context of the [[Tower of London]]. It has since become a widely used tool in clinical and research settings to evaluate the executive functions of individuals, particularly in those with neurological disorders such as [[Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)]], [[Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)]], and [[brain injuries]].
+== Tower of London ==
-==Overview==
+[[File:PEBLTowerOfLondon.png|thumb|The Tower of London]]
-The Tower of London test consists of three rods of different lengths and a set of beads or disks of different colors. The task requires participants to move the disks from a given initial configuration to match a goal state in the minimum number of moves possible, adhering to certain rules: only one disk can be moved at a time, disks can only be placed on the rods, and a larger disk cannot be placed on top of a smaller disk. The complexity of the task varies with the number of moves required to reach the goal state, ranging from simple problems that can be solved in a few moves to more complex ones that require significant planning and foresight.
-==Purpose and Application==
+The '''Tower of London''', officially Her Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress of the Tower of London, is a historic castle located on the north bank of the River Thames in central [[London]]. It was founded towards the end of 1066 as part of the [[Norman Conquest of England]]. The White Tower, which gives the entire castle its name, was built by [[William the Conqueror]] in 1078 and was a resented symbol of oppression, inflicted upon London by the new ruling elite.
-The primary purpose of the Tower of London test is to assess an individual's planning ability, cognitive flexibility, and visuospatial working memory. It is particularly useful in diagnosing and evaluating the severity of executive function deficits in individuals with neurological conditions. Additionally, the TOL test has been employed in psychological research to explore the cognitive processes underlying planning and problem-solving, as well as in studies investigating the impact of various interventions on executive functioning.
-==Scoring and Interpretation==
+== History ==
-Scoring of the Tower of London test involves assessing the number of moves taken by the participant to reach the goal state, the number of rule violations, and the time taken to complete the task. Higher scores typically indicate better planning abilities and executive functioning. However, interpretation of the results should consider the individual's age, education level, and any existing neurological conditions, as these factors can influence performance on the test.
-==Variations==
+The Tower of London has played a prominent role in English history. It was besieged several times, and controlling it has been important to controlling the country. The Tower has served variously as an armoury, a treasury, a menagerie, the home of the [[Royal Mint]], a public record office, and the home of the [[Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom|Crown Jewels]].
-Several variations of the Tower of London test exist, including computerized versions and adaptations for children, such as the [[Tower of Hanoi]] test. These variations aim to make the test more accessible and to accommodate different age groups and populations.
-==Clinical Significance==
+== Architecture ==
-The Tower of London test is a valuable tool in neuropsychological assessment for diagnosing and monitoring the progression of executive function impairments in various neurological and psychiatric conditions. It has been particularly useful in the assessment of frontal lobe dysfunction, as the task demands high-level cognitive processes typically associated with the frontal lobes of the brain.
-==Related Tests==
+The Tower of London is a complex of several buildings set within two concentric rings of defensive walls and a moat. The layout today is largely the result of the expansion that took place under the reigns of [[Richard the Lionheart]], [[Henry III of England|Henry III]], and [[Edward I of England|Edward I]] in the 12th and 13th centuries.
-Other neuropsychological tests that assess similar cognitive functions include the [[Wisconsin Card Sorting Test]], the [[Stroop Test]], and the [[Rey-Osterrieth Complex Figure Test]]. These tests, along with the Tower of London, are often used in combination to provide a comprehensive evaluation of an individual's executive functioning.
-[[Category:Neuropsychological tests]]
+== Use as a Prison ==
-[[Category:Cognitive tests]]
-[[Category:Psychological tests]]
-{{Psychology-stub}}
+The Tower of London was used as a prison from 1100 (Ranulf Flambard) until 1952 (Kray twins), although that was not its primary purpose. A popular myth states that the Tower is haunted by the ghosts of those executed within its walls, including [[Anne Boleyn]], one of the wives of [[Henry VIII of England|Henry VIII]].
+== The Crown Jewels ==
+The Crown Jewels have been kept at the Tower of London since 1661. They are a collection of royal ceremonial objects kept in the Jewel House and are still used in royal ceremonies today.
+== Related pages ==
+* [[White Tower (Tower of London)]]
+* [[Yeomen Warders]]
+* [[Ravens of the Tower of London]]
+== References ==
+{{Reflist}}
+[[Category:Castles in London]]
+[[Category:Historic Royal Palaces]]
+[[Category:World Heritage Sites in England]]