There are specific neuroanatomical mappings associated with performing the Wisconsin Card Sorting Task

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Is it true that there are specific neuroanatomical mappings associated with performing the Wisconsin Card Sorting Task?

Yes. Neuroimaging and brain stimulation studies demonstrate that performing the Wisconsin Card Sorting Task is associated with specific neuroanatomical mappings, notably involving frontoparietal networks and the prefrontal cortex.

Verdict: SUPPORTED · 3 sources for, 0 against · Last checked 4 Aug 2026

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The provided papers consistently support the claim that specific neuroanatomical regions (such as the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex and frontoparietal networks) are mapped to performance on the Wisconsin Card Sorting Test, as evidenced by neuroimaging, meta-analyses, and brain stimulation experiments.

Evidence for · 3

Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation of Dorsolateral Prefrontal Cortex Affects Performance of the Wisconsin Card Sorting Task during Provision of Feedback

2008

The study demonstrates that disrupting the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex via rTMS selectively impairs Wisconsin Card Sorting Task performance during feedback processing.

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Ko, J., Monchi, O., Ptito, A., Petrides, M., & Strafella, A. (2008). Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation of Dorsolateral Prefrontal Cortex Affects Performance of the Wisconsin Card Sorting Task during Provision of Feedback. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1155/2008/143238

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2025

The fMRI meta-analysis identifies specific frontoparietal and frontal neural correlates associated with the rule-discovery processes involved in the Wisconsin Card Sorting Task.

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Z, C., A, F., A, F., A, M., Y, S., & M, A. (2025). Aging-related changes in cognitive flexibility: fMRI meta-analysis.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12993-025-00301-1

Cognitive Flexibility and Bilingual Language Switching: An fMRI Meta-Analysis.

2026

The meta-analysis links Wisconsin Card Sorting Task performance to specific neural networks, including the left inferior parietal lobule and pre-supplementary motor area.

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Z, C., A, F., J, A., A, F., Y, S., & A, M. (2026). Cognitive Flexibility and Bilingual Language Switching: An fMRI Meta-Analysis.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1111/ejn.70591

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