week two

Color Trails Test (CTT)

A psychological test that assesses cognitive functions such as attention and processing speed, commonly used to differentiate between clinical and healthy populations.

Criterion Validity

The extent to which a measure is related to an outcome; in the context of the CTT, it refers to its effectiveness in distinguishing between healthy controls and patients with conditions such as Parkinson's disease.

Acculturation

The process of assimilation to a different culture, typically the dominant one, which may affect an individual's social and psychological well-being.

Bicultural

An individual who mixes new and old cultural beliefs, values, and behaviors.

Psychometric Testing

A method of measuring psychological attributes such as intelligence and personality through standardized tests.

Cultural Norms

Shared standards and patterns that guide behavior in a society, influencing how individuals think and act.

Somatic Symptoms

Physical manifestations of psychological distress that may be more commonly expressed in different cultures.

Weschler Scale of Adult Intelligence (WAIS)

A widely used test to measure adult intelligence, consisting of various subtests that provide a comprehensive assessment of cognitive ability.

Ecological Validity

The extent to which research findings or test results can be generalized to real-world settings; particularly important in cross-cultural assessments.

Dementia Assessment

The evaluation of cognitive decline using various tests, which can be complicated by cultural differences in expression and understanding of cognitive function.