The Most Common Method Used for Assessing an Individual's Cognitive

question 15

Multiple Choice

The most common method used for assessing an individual's cognitive ability is through the use of a(n)

• A)adaptive behavior assessment.
• B)intelligence or IQ test.
• C)direct observation assessment.
• D)achievement test.

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Definitions:

Implicit Memory

A type of long-term memory that enables us to perform tasks without conscious awareness of these previous experiences.

Recall

The act of retrieving information or memories from one's past mental store without being explicitly cued or prompted.

Essay Tests

Essay tests are examination formats that require test-takers to construct written responses to open-ended questions, often assessing their comprehension, analysis, and synthesis skills.

Nonsense Syllables

Meaningless sets of two consonants, with a vowel sandwiched in between, that are used to study memory.