Table 4.

Description of the cognitive domains tested.

Cognitive function domaina	Description
Basic Activity Level	Overall ability to make decisions at all times
Applied Activity Level	Capacity to make decisions that are geared toward overall goals
Focused Activity Level	Capacity to pay attention to situations at hand
Task Orientation	Capacity to make specific decisions that are geared toward completion of tasks at hand
Crisis Response	Ability to plan, stay prepared, and strategize under emergency conditions
Information Seeking	Capacity to gather information as required from different available sources
Information Usage	Capacity to use both provided information and information that has been gathered toward attaining overall goals
Breadth of Approach	Capacity to make decisions along multiple dimensions and use a variety of options and opportunities to attain goals
Strategy	Complex thinking parameter that reflects the ability to use well-integrated solutions with the help of optimal use of information and planning
aSee Streufert et al. (1986) for detailed descriptions.