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A 28-year-old male asked:
What is the definition or description of: cognitive testing?
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Dr. Alan Alianswered
Psychiatry 34 years experience
Cognitive testing: Is assessment of cognitive capabilities, which in humans include various tests for iq. In animals, it can include the mirror test & the t-maze test.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
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Dr. Ilona Graversanswered
Clinical Psychology 23 years experience
IQ testing: Cognitive testing is typically testing one's intelligence but can also include testing for dementia or other functions involving thinking.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Last updated Feb 26, 2017
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