12 Questions
What is the term used to describe the apparent perception of something that isn't present?
Hallucination
Which type of attention involves focusing on a specific stimulus while ignoring the rest?
Selective attention
What does delusion refer to in terms of higher mental functions assessment?
Wrongly held belief despite contrary proof
What is the primary aspect of cognition that involves knowing, awareness, and judgment?
Fund of knowledge
Which area of cognition focuses on the ability to understand and interpret proverbs correctly?
Proverb interpretation
What is the term that describes misinterpretations of actual external stimuli?
Illusion
What is the term used for the ability to focus on one specific task and avoid other distractions for a long period of time?
Sustained Attention
When a person gives attention to multiple stimuli at the same time and reacts to them simultaneously, it is known as:
Divided Attention
In which state of consciousness is the patient unresponsive to any type of stimulation, even strong stimuli?
Coma
What differentiates alternating attention from divided attention?
The shift of complete attention between tasks
Which term describes the ability to wake up immediately to specific sounds, like a baby crying, amidst other noises?
Selective Attention
In what state of consciousness does a patient appear drowsy and may have difficulty maintaining attention on a question or task?
Lethargic
This quiz covers the assessment of higher mental functions in neuro patients, focusing on appearance, posture, behavior, facial expression, speech, mood, delusions, illusions, and hallucinations. Learn about the definitions and differences between delusions, illusions, and hallucinations.
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