Different Domains of the Mental Status Exam (Coursework Sample)

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The Mental Status Exam
The Mental Status Exam is a psychiatric evaluation that examines the mental functioning and behavior of a person. There are major domains that form part of the evaluation that include: reality testing, emotions, sensory perceptions, speech, mental capacities, appearance, and thought (Soltan & Joseph, par 2). While all these domains are important, there are those that are more important than others during a Mental Status Exam.
The Most Important Domain
Out of the different domains, the most important one is thought. There is a concrete reason why this is the most significant domain. Since the evaluation has to do with one’s mental status, then thought holds a very major place in the examination. When examining thoughts, the thought process and thought content are paramount. The thought process of a person can either be coherent