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What happens if the frontal lobe of the brain is damaged?
Why did the clinician make offhand demands of patients?
What was the patient's wife shocked about?
How does the author make important decisions?
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What is the author's view on cognition?
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What determines how well a patient functions with diminished cognitive capacity?
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What is the effect of brain injury and dementia on cognition?
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What is the term used to describe the stable cognitive impairment?
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Study Notes
Brain Damage and Cognition
- Brain damage can affect cognition or awareness, e.g., damage to the frontal lobe can lower ability to control actions, while damage to the occipital lobe can limit ability to make sense of visual information.
Cognitive Impairment and Social Supports
- Cognitive impairment is not just limited to brain function, but also depends on social supports around the individual.
- A person's cognitive ability can be influenced by the people they interact with, and the degree of impairment can vary depending on the level of social support.
- For example, a person with cognitive impairment may rely on reminders, family, and colleagues to make decisions and work through plans, which can support their cognitive function.
Clinical Assessment of Cognitive Impairment
- Clinicians use various methods to assess cognitive impairment, including surprise demands on patients to reveal cognitive symptoms.
- A patient's ability to make new memories can be assessed through clinical probes, and their social environment can affect their performance.
Impact of Brain Injury and Dementia
- Brain injury and dementia can lead to difficulties in thinking, and the degree of cognitive impairment can be influenced by the level of social support.
- The type of communication and social framework of the patient can determine how well they function with diminished cognitive capacity.
Neuropsychology and Personhood
- Huw Green, a clinical psychologist and neuropsychologist, is working on a book about neuropsychology and personhood, highlighting the importance of considering social supports in understanding cognitive impairment.
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Explore the fascinating process of thought and how brain damage affects cognition and awareness. Learn how different brain regions, like the frontal and occipital lobes, impact our abilities.
