A Child Swings to and Fro on a Playground Swing

question 53

Multiple Choice

A child swings to and fro on a playground swing. If the child stands rather than sits, the time for a to-and-fro swing is

• A) unchanged.
• B) lengthened.
• C) shortened.

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Definitions:

Bender Visual-Motor Gestalt Test

The Bender Visual-Motor Gestalt Test is a psychological assessment used to evaluate visual-motor functioning, visual-perceptual skills, and neurological impairments, often used in assessing children for developmental disorders.

False Negatives

Test results that incorrectly indicate absence of a condition or characteristic that is actually present.

Mental Status Examination

A structured assessment of a patient's level of cognitive functioning, including orientation, memory, attention, and thought processes.

Structured Clinical Interview

A methodically organized interview process used by clinicians to diagnose mental disorders based on standardized criteria.