The Greatest Impediment to the Utility of Direct Observational Assessment

question 68

Multiple Choice

The greatest impediment to the utility of direct observational assessment is probably

• A)reactivity.
• B)test-retest reliability.
• C)observer bias.
• D)interrater reliability.

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Definitions:

Aphasia

A neurological condition characterized by the impairment of language abilities, affecting speaking, understanding, reading, and writing, often due to brain damage.

Occipital Cortex

The region of the cerebral cortex at the back of the brain, primarily involved in processing visual information.

Sensation Area

The sensation area refers to regions within the brain responsible for processing sensory input from the environment, such as areas in the cortex dedicated to vision, hearing, touch, taste, and smell.

Finger Movements

The actions or movements of the fingers, which can be fine motor skills involving careful control and coordination of the fingers.