substitution test

any examination in which the test taker exchanges one set of symbols for another. For example, a person might be required to substitute numbers with letters according to a specific code or to substitute a word in a sentence with a grammatically equivalent alternative. Substitution tests often are used in neuropsychology to evaluate cognitive function and identify individuals with brain damage, dementia, and other conditions.

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December 26th 2024

socionomics

n. the study of nonsocial influences on social groups; that is, the ways in which the physical environment modifies society. This includes the effects of different terrains and climatic conditions on economic and social organization.