MoCA Abstract Thinking 4

Question 1

Education level can affect MoCA abstraction scores. How does the MoCA account for this?

Accepted Answer

One bonus point is added for ≤12 years of education

Answer

The MoCA adds 1 bonus point to the total score for patients with 12 or fewer years of formal education to correct for educational bias.

Question 2

Which dementia type characteristically shows EARLY and severe deterioration on abstract thinking tasks like MoCA abstraction?

Accepted Answer

Frontotemporal dementia (FTD)

Answer

Frontotemporal dementia primarily affects frontal executive functions, causing early, pronounced deficits on abstraction tasks.

Question 3

A patient correctly answers the train/bicycle pair but gives a concrete answer for watch/ruler. Their abstraction score is:

Accepted Answer

1 out of 2

Answer

Each pair is scored independently (1 point each), so one correct categorical answer earns 1 out of 2 points.

Question 4

During MoCA administration, in what order are the two abstraction pairs typically presented?

Accepted Answer

Train/bicycle first, then watch/ruler

Answer

Standard MoCA protocol presents train/bicycle first, followed by watch/ruler, in that fixed order.

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of a CORRECT abstract response to 'how are a train and bicycle alike?'

Accepted Answer

Both are modes of transportation

Answer

Identifying the superordinate category 'modes of transportation' is the abstract categorical answer that earns credit.

(MoCA) Montreal Cognitive Assessment Practice Test