Given the Advances in Neuroimaging, Why Are Neuropsychological Tests Still

question 45

Multiple Choice

Given the advances in neuroimaging, why are neuropsychological tests still used?

• A)Neuropsychological tests can detect problems that are missed with imaging.
• B)Neuropsychological tests are needed for confirmatory analyses.
• C)Neuropsychological tests take less time to administer and are less stressful.
• D)Neuropsychological tests are an expected part of neurological workups.

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Definitions:

Extrinsic Motivation

Motivation that is driven by external rewards such as money, fame, grades, or praise rather than for the sake of personal satisfaction.

Avoidance Motivation

An emotional and cognitive state that drives an individual to evade or escape negative outcomes, threats, or discomfort.

Relatedness

In psychology, the need to engage in warm relations with others, considered a fundamental aspect of human motivation that influences behavior and mental health.

Autonomy

The capacity to make an informed, uncoerced decision independently.