The Measure of Executive Function That Requires the Patient to Name

question 14

Multiple Choice

The measure of executive function that requires the patient to name the color of a printed word while ignoring the meaning of the word is the ___.

• A) Wisconsin Card Sorting Test
• B) Stroop Test
• C) Category Test of the Halstead-Reitan
• D) Cognitive Flexibility Test

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Definitions:

Wernicke's Encephalopathy

A neurological disorder caused by thiamine (vitamin B1) deficiency, characterized by confusion, lack of muscle coordination, and eye movement abnormalities.

Thiamine

A water-soluble B-vitamin (B1) essential for carbohydrate metabolism and neural function.

Abstinence Violation Effect

A psychological phenomenon where an individual who breaks their commitment to abstain feels an increased sense of failure and loss of control.

Relapse Prevention

A strategic approach in therapy aimed at identifying and preventing the recurrence of symptoms in individuals recovering from mental disorders or substance abuse.