The Wisconsin Card Sorting Test (WCST) Assesses an Individual's Ability

question 31

Multiple Choice

The Wisconsin Card Sorting Test (WCST) assesses an individual's ability to set shift, or display flexibility, in thinking as the goal of a task changes. As a "frontal lobe test," it is able to discriminate

• A) and detect only subcortical lesions.
• B) a frontal lesion from a nonfrontal lesion in a patient.
• C) persons at risk for a seizure disorder.
• D) violent versus nonviolent patients.

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Definitions:

Third-party Beneficiary Contract

A contract designed in such a way that a party not directly involved in the agreement receives a benefit from the contract.

Accord And Satisfaction

An arrangement between contracting parties whereby one of the parties substitutes a different performance for his or her original duty under the contract.

Novation

The act of replacing one obligation with another, effectively creating a new contract and releasing the original party from responsibility.

Assignment

The transfer of rights, property, or responsibilities from one party to another.