A college student visits a clinician and states that he experiences several of the symptoms of ADHD. Because the medication typically prescribed to treat ADHD is highly controlled, the clinician must support the diagnosis with reliable, valid assessment. She is MOST likely to administer the ______ to the student.

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The Continuous Performance Test (CPT) is a reliable and valid assessment tool used to evaluate symptoms associated with ADHD. It measures sustained attention and impulsivity, which are common problems for individuals with ADHD. The other assessments listed (WCST, MMPI, TAT) are not typically used to diagnose ADHD.

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