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What Is Controlled Oral Word Association?

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Controlled Oral Word Association, or COWA, is a word game you’d play with friends. Imagine being asked to name as many words as possible that start with the letter ‘S’ or things you might find in a kitchen. But here’s the catch – you can’t use names or repeat any word and have limited time to think of these words. This helps doctors understand how well your brain remembers things and thinks of new words.

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Frequently Asked Question

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What is Controlled Oral Word Association?

It’s a word game-like test that assesses language skills, memory, and cognitive flexibility.

How does Controlled Oral Word Association work?

It involves generating as many words as possible from a specific category or starting letter within a set time.

Can Goally's apps support Controlled Oral Word Association skills?

Yes, Goally’s learning apps incorporate activities that promote skills similar to those tested in Controlled Oral Word Association.

Why is Controlled Oral Word Association important for my child?

It helps improve cognitive flexibility, language abilities, and memory – key aspects of your child’s development.

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Scientific Definition

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Controlled Oral Word Association (COWA) is a neuropsychological test procedure commonly used to assess semantic memory, language ability, and cognitive flexibility. It requires individuals to generate as many words as possible from a specific category or starting letter within a set time, typically excluding proper nouns and repetitions.

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Real World Example of Controlled Oral Word Association

Meet Eli, an energetic 9-year-old:

  • Eli loves playing with Goally’s learning apps.
  • One day, he finds a game that asks him to name as many words that start with ‘B’ as he can in one minute.
  • He races against the clock, thinking of words like ‘ball’, ‘butterfly’, ‘banana’, and more.
  • His quick thinking impresses his parents, and he feels proud of himself.
  • This game not only boosts his vocabulary but also his confidence.

Through this kind of activity, Eli enhances his language skills and cognitive flexibility.

How Does Controlled Oral Word Association Work?

Controlled Oral Word Association is like a workout for your brain. It’s all about seeing how flexible your thinking can be. Here’s what it might look like:

  • Letter Fluency: You’re asked to name as many words starting with ‘F’ as possible in one minute.
  • Category Fluency: You’re asked to name as many fruits as possible in one minute.
  • Switching Fluency: You’re asked to alternate between naming animals and objects in a room.

This activity helps train the brain to think quickly, change directions, and stretch its memory muscles.

 

Goally’s gamified learning apps incorporate activities that promote cognitive flexibility, much like Controlled Oral Word Association tests. Our apps stimulate the mind, helping children enhance their language skills and memory in a fun, interactive way.

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