As Part of a Mental Status Examination During a Neuropsychological

question 129

Multiple Choice

As part of a mental status examination during a neuropsychological evaluation,a neuropsychologist would be LEAST likely to routinely evaluate

• A) consciousness.
• B) thought content.
• C) physical appearance.
• D) socioeconomic status.

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Definitions:

Cosmetic Surgery

Surgical procedures performed to enhance or alter one's appearance for aesthetic reasons rather than medical necessity.

Placebo Effect

The beneficial outcome resulting from a person's expectations of a treatment rather than from the treatment itself.

Common Sense

The basic level of practical knowledge and judgment that is shared by a large number of people and considered to be reasonable and prudent.

Attracted

The feeling of being drawn to someone or something as a result of emotional, physical, or psychological factors.