The Assessment Instrument MOST Likely to Be Used to Detect

question 170

Multiple Choice

The assessment instrument MOST likely to be used to detect subtle brain abnormalities is the:

• A) neuropsychological test.
• B) intelligence test.
• C) psychophysiological test.
• D) projective test.

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Definitions:

Altered Consciousness

A state where there is a significant change or impairment in the way a person experiences reality, which can include conditions ranging from sleep to hallucinations.

Meditation

A mental practice involving concentration or mindfulness, aimed at achieving a mentally clear and emotionally calm state.

Hypnosis

A trance-like state of focused attention, increased suggestibility, and heightened imagination, often used for therapeutic purposes.

Dissociation

An intellectual activity resulting in a disruption of an individual's thought process, memory, and identity awareness.