[Solved] A validated tool for assessing cognitive function specific to dementia is: A) Mini-cog B) Confusion assessment method C) Yesavage GDS scale D) NuDesc Development Priority: The importance assigned to different areas or aspects in the planning of growth or progress. Emotional Intelligence (EI): The ability to recognize, understand, and manage our own emotions as well as to recognize, understand, and influence the emotions of others. Intellectual Intelligence (IQ): A measure of a person's cognitive abilities, including problem-solving, reasoning, and understanding complex ideas. Empirical Research: The collection and analysis of data through observation or experiment to test hypotheses or theories.