32 Questions
Which of the following is a characteristic of dementia?
Deterioration of cognitive function without disturbance of consciousness or perception
Which of the following is NOT one of the neurocognitive functions affected by dementia?
Motor skills
What does it mean when dementia involves a loss of multiple separable but overlapping abilities?
Some abilities may be lost simultaneously, with shared aspects
Which of the following is NOT a neurocognitive function affected by dementia, as mentioned in the content?
Muscle strength
Which of the following is a common differentiation in dementias?
Cortical vs. subcortical dementias
In the context of this differentiation, what does 'cortical brain tissue' primarily refer to?
Outer, grey matter of the brain
In the context of this differentiation, what does 'subcortical brain tissue' primarily refer to?
Inner, white matter of the brain
What are the four 'A's that characterize cortical dementias?
Amnesia, Aphasia, Apraxia, Agnosia
Which of the following best describes 'aphasia,' a characteristic of cortical dementias?
Affects a person's ability to use and understand language, showing a vague and empty speech pattern
What is 'agnosia,' one of the 'A's characterizing cortical dementias, related to?
Inability to recognize objects and faces
When a person with cortical dementia experiences 'amnesia,' what does this mean in terms of memory?
They have a more severe memory deficit, often involving impaired encoding and consolidation
Which of the following best describes 'apraxia,' a characteristic of cortical dementias?
The inability to carry out complex motor activities, such as dressing or buttoning a shirt
Which of the following deficits may be observed in cortical dementia, in addition to the 4 'A's?
Executive visual-spatial deficits
Which of the following best describes the typical motor functioning and psychomotor speed in cortical dementia?
They stay essentially normal
What is the typical severity of depression and anxiety in individuals with cortical dementia?
They are generally mild if present
Which of the following conditions is NOT an example of cortical dementia, as mentioned in the content?
Vascular dementias
What is the primary result of diseases affecting subcortical matter in the brain?
Problems with the conduction of information due to damage to myelin sheath
What are the five 'D's that characterize subcortical dementias, as mentioned in the content?
Dysmnesia, Dysexecutive syndrome, Delay, Depletion, Depression
What is the primary feature of 'dysexecutive syndrome,' a characteristic of subcortical dementias?
Behavioural and cognitive symptoms resulting from dysfunction of executive functions
In subcortical dementias, what does 'delay' refer to?
Slowness in thinking and motor skills
'Depletion' in subcortical dementia is associated with what aspect of cognitive functioning?
Reduced complexity of thought
Individuals with subcortical dementia are more likely to experience which of the following psychological conditions?
Significant depression and anxiety
What best describes 'dysmnesia,' as mentioned in the content?
Loss of memory
What is the primary result of diseases affecting subcortical matter in the brain?
Problems with the conduction of information due to damage to myelin sheath
What are the five 'D's that characterize subcortical dementias, as mentioned in the content?
Dysmnesia, Dysexecutive syndrome, Delay, Depletion, Depression
What is the primary feature of 'dysexecutive syndrome,' a characteristic of subcortical dementias?
Behavioural and cognitive symptoms resulting from dysfunction of executive functions
In subcortical dementias, what does 'delay' refer to?
Slowness in thinking and motor skills
'Depletion' in subcortical dementia is associated with what aspect of cognitive functioning?
Reduced complexity of thought
Individuals with subcortical dementia are more likely to experience which of the following psychological conditions?
Significant depression and anxiety
Which of the following best describes dysmnesia, as mentioned in the content?
Milder memory problems with difficulty in encoding and consolidation
Which of the following statements about subcortical dementias is NOT accurate based on the provided information?
Deterioration to motor movement is less common in subcortical dementias.
Which of the following conditions is considered an example of subcortical dementia, as mentioned in the content?
A and B
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