In this paper, we review current issues in cognitive assessment. After addressing important
definitional and theoretical issues, we discuss some recently developed cognitive assessment
instruments as well as some recently revised instruments. Tests that are scheduled for
revision will also be mentioned. As most readers are generally familiar with the widely used
and nationally standardized IQ tests, we will summarize these tests according to their general
usage. The testing of intelligence has been a major focus and contribution since the early days
of Psychology, when the birthplace of the intelligence testing movement began in France
with the work of Alfred Binet toward the end of the 19th century. Many of the most widely
known and used IQ tests have been developed in the U.S.A. and are used internationally. In
addition, other IQ tests have been developed in many other countries outside the U.S.A. The
use of IQ tests and selected assessment considerations will be reviewed. Finally, we make
some predictions about the future role of cognitive assessment in the coming century.