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Lecture 3 - Neuropsychology of Ageing and Dementia
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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)?

    <p>Episodic learning and memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of diagnosing different subtypes of MCI?

    <p>Helps understand specific cognitive deficits in MCI individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Working memory capacity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do white matter abnormalities impact cognitive function in aging?

    <p>Cause cognitive slowing</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Dedifferentiation theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Slows down information processing</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Adaptation of neural networks</p> Signup and view all the answers

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