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State Variables

The section on the front page of the 2009 Cognistat Test Booklet entitled "Factors Potentially Affecting Test Performance" identifies important features of the test-taking environment. These state variables are frequently overlooked in both screening and more extensive neuropsychological testing. This severely limits the validity of conclusions drawn from testing. Discussion of these factors and their potential impact on testing can be found on pages 27-29 of the 2009 Cognistat Manual.

 
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On-line Radio Interview
Dr. Jonathan Mueller MD on the "Coping with Caregiving" radio show

Listen to Dr. Jonathan Mueller MD on the "Coping with Caregiving" radio show discussing Cognistat, a cognitive assessment instrument with host, Jacqueline Marcell, author of Elder Rage. You can listen to the archive via Windows Media Player or Real Player (free downloads at this link).