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Cognitive Abilities and Awareness in Psychology

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What is the primary purpose of the MoCA assessment?

To diagnose severe cognitive impairment
To differentiate between normal cognition and mild cognitive impairment (correct)
To evaluate the effectiveness of treatment for cognitive disorders
To identify the underlying cause of cognitive impairment

What is the scoring range for moderate cognitive impairment on the MMSE?

18-25 points
25-30 points
10-17 points (correct)
0-9 points

What is the primary focus of treatment for cognitive impairment due to illness?

Curing the underlying illness
Improving functional status
Limiting residual defects
All of the above (correct)

What is the name of the cognitive assessment that takes under three minutes to complete?

Mini-Cog (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the clock drawing task in the Mini-Cog assessment?

To assess visuospatial skills (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the scoring range for mild cognitive impairment on the MoCA?

18-25 points (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of promoting functional status in cognitive impairment treatment?

To enhance quality of life (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the cognitive assessment that is likely better suited for more severe conditions?

MMSE (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of treatment for cognitive impairment due to cognitive disorder?

Improving quality of life (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the verbal recall task in the Mini-Cog assessment?

To assess memory formation (C) Signup and view all the answers

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