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Lecture 3 - Neuropsychology of Ageing and Dementia

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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?

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?

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)?

Episodic learning and memory Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of diagnosing different subtypes of MCI?

Helps understand specific cognitive deficits in MCI individuals Signup and view all the answers

Which cognitive process is typically affected in normal aging according to the text?

Working memory capacity Signup and view all the answers

How do white matter abnormalities impact cognitive function in aging?

Cause cognitive slowing Signup and view all the answers

Which theory suggests that sensory functions become more interconnected with cognition in older adults?

Dedifferentiation theory Signup and view all the answers

What effect does a decrease in dopaminergic receptors have on cognitive aging according to the text?

Slows down information processing Signup and view all the answers

Which cognitive aspect is explained by the Scaffolding theory in the context of normal aging?

Adaptation of neural networks Signup and view all the answers