The Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) evaluates various cognitive abilities. It assesses orientation by testing awareness of time, place, and date. Immediate memory is evaluated through word repetition.
Attention and calculation skills are tested with simple mathematical tasks. Short-term memory is assessed through word recall. Language skills are evaluated through tasks like naming objects and following commands. Repetition ability is also checked.
Visuospatial skills are tested by copying drawings or reproducing shapes. While not originally included, adaptations of the MMSE may assess executive functions like problem-solving and mental flexibility.