ASPPB Neuropsychology 3

Question 1

The Wisconsin Card Sorting Test (WCST) is primarily used to assess:

Accepted Answer

Prefrontal executive functions and perseveration

Answer

The WCST is a classic measure of prefrontal executive functioning, particularly rule learning, cognitive flexibility, and tendency to perseverate.

Question 2

Transcortical motor aphasia is characterized by:

Accepted Answer

Preserved repetition with nonfluent spontaneous speech

Answer

In transcortical motor aphasia, repetition is preserved but spontaneous speech is nonfluent, reflecting supplementary motor area involvement.

Question 3

Which test is considered the gold standard for detecting effort and malingering in neuropsychological evaluations?

Accepted Answer

Test of Memory Malingering (TOMM)

Answer

The TOMM is a widely validated symptom validity test designed specifically to detect feigned memory impairment.

Question 4

Damage to the anterior cingulate cortex is most associated with:

Accepted Answer

Akinetic mutism and reduced motivation

Answer

The anterior cingulate cortex is critical for motivated behavior; bilateral lesions can cause akinetic mutism characterized by profound apathy.

Question 5

The California Verbal Learning Test (CVLT) assesses memory by examining:

Accepted Answer

Immediate and delayed recall with learning curve analysis

Answer

The CVLT measures multiple memory processes including encoding, semantic clustering, short- and long-delay recall, and recognition discrimination.

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