Examination and Disturbance of Intellectual Functions (MSE)
1. Overview & Definitions
Intelligence (Gajdos, Psychopathology I): a global ability of the person which enables
them to think rationally, act practically and manage their surroundings effectively. In the
UD model it is not a single function but the integrated product of memory/learning (5) + thinking (6) — i.e. intelligence = <5 + 6> together. So intellect can only be judged once
you have already tested orientation, attention, memory and thinking.
Intellectual ("cognitive/intellectual") functions assessed at the bedside:
| Function | What it probes |
|---|---|
| Fund of knowledge | General information stored over a lifetime; depends on education and culture |
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