Correct option is B
Ans. (b) Visual Memory
Explanation:
✅ The
Rey-Osterrieth Complex Figure Test (ROCF) is a
neuropsychological test used to assess
visual memory, visuospatial abilities, and executive function.
How the Test Works:
1. The individual is shown a
complex geometric figure and asked to
copy it.
2. After a short delay, the individual is asked to
redraw the figure from memory.
3. The accuracy and details of the recalled drawing are analyzed.
What the Test Measures:
·
Visual memory & recall ability ✅
·
Visuospatial skills ✅
·
Attention & organization ✅
·
Executive function (planning, problem-solving) ✅
Clinical Uses:
·
Diagnosing brain injuries, dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and learning disabilities.
·
Assessing cognitive deficits in stroke patients.
Why are the other options incorrect?
1.
Personality ❌ (Incorrect Choice)
· Personality is assessed using tests like the
MMPI (Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory), not the ROCF.
2.
Achievement ❌ (Incorrect Choice)
· Achievement tests measure
academic performance (e.g., SAT, school tests), not
memory functions.
3.
Aptitude ❌ (Incorrect Choice)
· Aptitude tests assess
future learning ability (e.g., IQ tests, GRE, GMAT), not
visual memory.