In the DSM-5, Mild Neurocognitive Disorders

question 9

Multiple Choice

In the DSM-5, Mild Neurocognitive Disorders:

• A) Involve cognitive impairment in areas such complex attention, executive function, language, and motor functioning, but not memory
• B) Involve cognitive decline that has not yet impacted the capacity for independence in everyday activities (although some help may be required for complex tasks)
• C) Cannot be adequately evaluated through neuropsychological testing, but are associated with distinctive brain scan (e.g., MRI, PET) findings
• D) Almost always begin with deficits in visuospatial functioning

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Definitions:

Primacy Effect

The tendency to remember information at the beginning of a list better than information that comes later.

Brief Bit

A small or succinct piece of information or news.

Behavior

The actions, reactions, or conduct of an individual, group, or system in response to external or internal stimuli.

Perceived

Relates to the way in which an individual or group views, understands, and interprets something, often affecting attitudes and behaviors.