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YOU Test: Mind Game
This test helps measure mental acuity. Print two copies of this page so you can do the test twice.
Instructions:
Have someone time you. Use a pen or pencil to cross out all the Hs in the pattern above as quickly and accurately as you can, starting from the top line and moving left to right. Average the time it took on both of your tries.
Results:
There are 36 Hs. Count how many you crossed out and compare the number you missed to the averages below to see how well you did.
| Age | Average Seconds | Number Missed |
| Under 30 | 40 | 1 |
| 30-45 | 41 | 1 |
| 46-50 | 42 | 2 |
| 51-55 | 43 | 2 |
| 56-60 | 44 | 2 |
| 61-65 | 46 | 2 |
| 66-70 | 46 | 2 |
| 71-75 | 47 | 3 |
| 76-80 | 50 | 3 |
| 81-85 | 51 | 3 |
| 86-90 | 52 | 2 |
| 91-95 | 53 | 2 |
Credit: Letter cancellation test used with permission from Bob Uttl.
