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English translation: in context of evaluation of ability to function, (social) cognition

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Dutch term or phrase:	betekenisverlening
English translation:	in context of evaluation of ability to function, (social) cognition
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08:22 Apr 8, 2010

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Medical - Psychology

Dutch term or phrase: betekenisverlening

This is in connection with a patient who is being evaluated for his ability to function in normal society. The subject is mentally handicapped. The sentence stands alone in the text so there is very little context. The sentence itself is:

De realiteitstoetsing lijkt zeer zwak, evenals de (sociale-) betekenisverlening.

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(social) cognition

Explanation:
Simply put, it is the ability to correctly interpret what is going on around him/her. For a full discussion and sources see the Wiki at
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_cognition

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(social) cognition

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(social) cognition

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Apr 10, 2010 - Changes made by Textpertise:
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