CAGE

n. a widely used, simple screening instrument to detect alcohol dependence. It consists of the following four questions: (a) Have you ever felt you should Cut down on your drinking? (b) Have people Annoyed you by criticizing your drinking? (c) Have you ever felt bad or Guilty about your drinking? (d) Have you ever used a drink as an Eye-opener?

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Psychology term of the day

November 27th 2024

cognitive impairment

any impairment in perceptual, learning, memory, linguistic, or thinking abilities. Multiple significant cognitive impairments in memory plus one or more other cognitive defects are characteristic of dementia. See also mild cognitive impairment.