Reliability of a Test Can Be Increased by

question 13

Multiple Choice

Reliability of a test can be increased by

• A) decreasing inter-item correlations
• B) decreasing number of test items
• C) increasing number of test items
• D) both a and c

Describe the physiological and pathological changes in sensory perception related to aging and disease progression.

Assess cognitive function effectively in the context of sensory deficits.

Plan care strategies that accommodate and enhance communication for patients with sensory impairments.

Evaluate the psychological effects of sensory impairment on patients and propose supportive interventions.

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Definitions:

Ganglion Cells

Specialized neurons located in the retina that play a crucial role in transmitting visual information from photoreceptor cells to the brain.

Optic Nerve

The optic nerve is a bundled set of nerve fibers that transmits visual information from the retina to the brain, playing a critical role in vision.

Place Theory

A theory in hearing that suggests different areas of the cochlea are activated by different frequencies of sound, contributing to our perception of pitch.

Eardrum

A thin membrane that separates the outer ear from the middle ear and vibrates in response to sound waves.