Cognition is best measured by
a. Assessing mental function
b. Monitoring interpersonal communication
c. Evaluating choices
d. Reviewing educational level
A
Cognition, the ability to process information, is best measured with mental status examinations. Individuals with alterations in their cognitive patterns can often successfully engage in social communication (response B), and such alterations are not always evident in the everyday choices (response C) that they make. Educational level (response D) affects the individual's life experiences and baseline knowledge, but it is not a means for measuring cognitive ability.
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