The Mirror Drawing Task

The Mirror Drawing Task is a psychological test used to assess hand-eye coordination and ability to learn new skills. In this task, a person is asked to draw a shape or follow a pattern while looking at its reflection in a mirror, which reverses the image. This requires them to adapt their hand movements based on the mirrored view, often improving with practice. It’s used in research and clinical settings to study brain function, learning, and motor skills, especially how different brain areas contribute to coordination and adaptation to new tasks.