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transparency

n.

1. openness in relating to other people, with minimal attempts to make a good impression.

2. the state of being “invisible” in certain social situations. An individual may try not to be noticed by avoiding eye contact, remaining still, hiding behind another person, or using other similar tactics.

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October 15th 2024

sorting test

sorting test

a format for assessing the ability to conceptualize, often used in adult neuropsychological assessments or in determining a child’s level of cognitive development. The participant is asked to arrange an assortment of common objects by category. A common example is the Wisconsin Card Sorting Test.