18 Questions
What is the importance of skin-to-skin contact in newborns?
It increases the chance of successful breastfeeding and affects brain development
What is the effect of aging on the sense of smell?
There is a small decrease in the sense of smell, but the ability to detect unpleasant odors does not change
What is the reason for the decrease in taste sensitivity in older adults?
Less saliva production, which transports chemical molecules
What is the consequence of decreased taste and smell in older adults?
Negative impact on quality of life and physical well-being, associated with higher mortality
What is the difference in taste sensitivity between older men and women?
Older men have a greater decrease in taste sensitivity than older women
What is the significance of the renewal of taste and smell receptors throughout life?
It is influenced by environmental factors and can lead to a better quality of life in older adults
At what age do infants demonstrate size constancy, where an object appears to be the same size despite changes in distance from their eyes?
4 months
What is the term for the age-related decline in the ability to perceive forms and shades, especially in low-light conditions?
Contrast sensitivity
At what age do infants exhibit fear in response to the deep side, indicating an understanding of depth perception?
6-7 months
What is the term for the aging of the eye, which typically begins around 40 years of age?
Presbyopia
In older adults, what is the average time it takes to recover from a blinding event, compared to 4 seconds in young adults?
7 seconds
What is the term for the process where infants check their parent's emotions when confronted with a new object or situation?
Social referencing
What can be affected by vision difficulties in older adults?
Their competence and procedure of activities of daily living, leisure activities and interests, and emotional level
What can be an optimization strategy for older adults with vision difficulties?
Better illumination of dark areas
What is a potential consequence of vision difficulties in older adults?
Higher rates of depression
What can be a compensation tool for older adults with vision difficulties?
A magnifying glass
How can older adults with vision difficulties be trained to make optimal use of compensation tools?
Through training sessions with a healthcare professional
What is a benefit of combined visual and cognitive training for older adults?
Better driving skills
This quiz explores the relationship between physical activity and brain health in older adults, including the impact of fitness on brain atrophy and volume, and the role of gene-environment interaction and epigenetics. Based on the research by Erickson et al. (2013) and other studies.
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