Dr Merchant Points to a Picture of Elephants and Asks

question 136

Multiple Choice

Dr. Merchant points to a picture of elephants and asks a patient to describe what they see in the picture. Dr. Merchant is probably assessing:

• A) verbal meaning.
• B) number.
• C) word fluency.
• D) inductive reasoning.

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Definitions:

Peer Learning

An educational approach where individuals learn from the expertise and insights of their equals or colleagues.

Cooperative Learning

An educational approach involving groups of students working together to solve a problem or achieve a common goal.

Projection

A defense mechanism where one attributes their own unacceptable thoughts, feelings, or motivations to someone else.

Halo Effect

A cognitive bias where the perception of one positive trait in an individual or thing influences the overall perception of that entity as favorable.