The Penn Computerized Neurobehavioral Battery (CNB) consists of a series of cognitive tasks, measuring accuracy and speed of performance in major cognitive domains, including executive functions (i.e., abstraction, sustained attention, working memory), episodic memory (i.e., verbal, facial, and spatial memory), complex cognitive processing (i.e., language reasoning, nonverbal reasoning, spatial processing), social cognition (i.e., emotion identification, emotion intensity differentiation, age differentiation) and processing speed (i.e., sensorimotor and motor). Notably, the CNB tests have been applied in neuroimaging studies and can be used either in a scanner as part of a functional neuroimaging study or outside a scanner for measuring individual differences in performance.

Developed by Dr. Ruben C. Gur and colleagues at the University of Pennsylvania, the CNB has replaced pencil-and-paper tests and, since it is available on the web it has been in use by investigators worldwide. The CNB has been translated to over 25 languages and is adapted for children and adults. The tests are formatted like computer games and puzzles, and are administered as part of a comprehensive neuropsychiatric assessment.

We are thankful to our patients, their families and all volunteers who have participated in CNB research over the years and still continue to advance our understanding of brain and behavior.

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Ruben Gur, PhD, Director
(gur at upenn dot edu)

J. Cobb Scott, PhD, Neuropsychologist
(scott1 at upenn dot edu)

Tyler M. Moore, PhD, Psychometrician

Kosha Ruparel, Engineering Lead
(kruparel at upenn dot edu)

Andrew Zitelli, System/Web Administrator

Lucky Njokweni, Lead Developer

Satrajit Santra, Developer

Eirini Zoupou, Project Manager
(Eirini.Zoupou at Pennmedicine dot upenn dot edu)

Katherine C. Lopez, PhD, PostDoc

Eirini Zoupou, Administrator/Tester

Akira DiSandro, Analyst