COWAT
Pronunciation: COW-at
Also written as: COWAT — Controlled Oral Word Association Test
Controlled Oral Word Association Test, measuring verbal fluency using letter and category prompts.
Full Definition
The Controlled Oral Word Association Test (COWAT) is a standardized neuropsychological assessment of verbal fluency that includes both phonemic (letter) and semantic (category) fluency components. The test typically involves generating words beginning with letters F, A, and S, as well as naming items in semantic categories like animals. The COWAT provides normative data across age and education levels and is sensitive to frontal lobe dysfunction, language disorders, and various neurological conditions.
Usage
Usage note: Some versions use 'COWA' without the 'T' - verify which version is being referenced.
In Context
- "COWAT performance revealed significant deficits in both phonemic and semantic fluency domains." — comprehensive neuropsychological evaluation