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What are some factors that contribute to cognitive reserve or decline in aging individuals?
What are some factors that contribute to cognitive reserve or decline in aging individuals?
- Physical health and diet (correct)
- Occupational choice and retirement age
- Marital status and daily social interactions
- Socioeconomic status and family history
Which health conditions can predict neuropsychological performance in individuals?
Which health conditions can predict neuropsychological performance in individuals?
- Hypertension and hypercholesterolemia (correct)
- Diabetes and respiratory issues
- Arthritis and osteoporosis
- Obesity and back pain
What type of cognitive functioning is associated with higher education and occupational complexity in aging adults?
What type of cognitive functioning is associated with higher education and occupational complexity in aging adults?
- Poor language comprehension
- Better executive functioning (correct)
- Reduced attention span
- Decline in memory recall
Which cognitive domain is commonly impaired in individuals with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)?
Which cognitive domain is commonly impaired in individuals with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)?
What is the significance of diagnosing different subtypes of MCI?
What is the significance of diagnosing different subtypes of MCI?
Which cognitive process is typically affected in normal aging according to the text?
Which cognitive process is typically affected in normal aging according to the text?
How do white matter abnormalities impact cognitive function in aging?
How do white matter abnormalities impact cognitive function in aging?
Which theory suggests that sensory functions become more interconnected with cognition in older adults?
Which theory suggests that sensory functions become more interconnected with cognition in older adults?
What effect does a decrease in dopaminergic receptors have on cognitive aging according to the text?
What effect does a decrease in dopaminergic receptors have on cognitive aging according to the text?
Which cognitive aspect is explained by the Scaffolding theory in the context of normal aging?
Which cognitive aspect is explained by the Scaffolding theory in the context of normal aging?
