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The Assessment of Intellectual Functioning and Related Processes in Patients

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The assessment of intellectual functioning and related processes in patients who have experience trauma (e.g., stroke) and as result, lack communication abilities is a major problem facing clinicians. One solution to this problem is the use of ____________ to examine cognitive functioning.


Definitions:

Drug Use

The act of consuming substances which alter the physiological or psychological state of an individual.

Sympathetic Nervous System

The part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for action by activating the fight or flight response.

Alcohol

A colorless volatile liquid, it is the intoxicating ingredient in drinks such as beer, wine, and spirits.

Neuroadaptation

The process by which the brain adjusts to changes in its environment, often in response to the repeated use of substances or in reaction to prolonged stress, which can affect behavior and perception.

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