The Findings of a Study, Using the CVLT, Which Compared

question 56

Multiple Choice

The findings of a study, using the CVLT, which compared patients with Huntington's disease, Alzheimer's disease, and other neuropsychological impairments suggest that

• A)measures have the same validity for different patient groups.
• B)the association between variables is different for different patient populations.
• C)the CVLT may be an appropriate measure for Alzheimer's patients but not Huntington's.
• D)the CVLT cannot discriminate between impaired groups and a control group of patients.

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Definitions:

Separation Anxiety

The fear and distress shown by a toddler when the parent leaves, occurring from 8 to 24 months and reaching a peak between 12 and 18 months.

Emotional Distress

A state of mental suffering that is typically a response to an external stimulus and can impact daily functioning.

Caregiver

An individual, typically a family member or paid helper, who regularly looks after a child, elderly person, or someone with illness or disability.

Stranger Anxiety

A fear of strangers common in infants at about 6 months and increasing in intensity until about 12 months, and then declining in the second year.