Performance on this subtest may be affected by anxiety or fatigue, and many clinicians have noted that patients hospitalized for medical or psychiatric reasons frequently perform poorly on it.
A) Vocabulary
B) Digit Span
C) Picture Completion
D) Comprehension

Question

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The Digit Span subtest, part of many cognitive and neuropsychological assessment batteries, requires the test-taker to repeat a series of numbers forward, backward, or in a rearranged order. Performance can be significantly impacted by factors such as anxiety or fatigue, which can affect attention and short-term memory functions critical for this task.

Performance on This Subtest May Be Affected by Anxiety or Fatigue