Which of the Following Is Used for a Definitive Diagnosis

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is used for a definitive diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease dementia?

• A)Psychological testing
• B)Mental status exam
• C)Autopsy
• D)Reported observations of the patient by family members

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Definitions:

Binet

Binet, Alfred (1857-1911), was a French psychologist who, together with Theodore Simon, developed the first practical IQ test, the Binet-Simon scale.

Intelligence Test

A standard assessment tool designed to measure cognitive abilities, such as reasoning, problem-solving, and understanding complex ideas.

Reasoning

The process of figuring out the implications of particular beliefs.

Abstract Thinking

The ability to think about objects, principles, and ideas that are not physically present, a higher-level cognitive skill enabling conceptual understanding.