Typically, children between ages 9 and 11 are able to show the cognitive flexibility that is needed for this test.

Also during this time, cognitive flexibility, goal-directed behavior, and planning begin to develop.

Additionally, between the ages of 8 to 10, cognitive flexibility in particular begins to match adult levels.

Third, shifting is one's cognitive flexibility to switch between different tasks or mental states.

This also supports the theory that positive affect increases cognitive flexibility.

Below are the common tests used to assess cognitive flexibility in the order of the developmentally appropriate age.

This demonstrates an increase in cognitive flexibility between the ages of seven and eleven.

Typically, children between ages nine and eleven demonstrate the cognitive flexibility needed for this test.

A vastly different application can be seen in the study of cognitive flexibility and video games.

Public awareness of cognitive flexibility has increased in recent years.