Boston Naming Test

Boston Naming Test

The Boston Naming Test (BNT) is a Neuropsychological test used to measure an individual's language ability, specifically their naming ability and word retrieval. It is commonly used in the diagnosis of Aphasia, Dementia, and other cognitive impairments.

Pronunciation

The Boston Naming Test is pronounced as /ˈbɒstən ˈneɪmɪŋ tɛst/.

Etymology

The test is named after the city of Boston, where it was first developed by researchers at the Boston University.

Description

The Boston Naming Test consists of 60 line drawings of objects, which the test taker must name. The objects range from common items, such as a bed or a key, to more obscure items, such as a Protractor or a Harp. The test is scored based on the number of correct responses, with higher scores indicating better naming ability.

Related Terms

• Neuropsychology
• Language processing
• Naming (psychology)
• Word retrieval
• Aphasia
• Dementia
• Cognitive impairment

See Also

• Aphasia
• Dementia
• Neuropsychological test

References

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