Memory and Attention Basics Quiz

What determines which information is processed beyond sensory memory?

Selective attention (correct)

Sustained attention

Divided attention

Parieto-frontal lobes

Which aspect of attention is responsible for determining how information is passed from sensory memory to working memory?

Sustained attention

Divided attention

Parieto-frontal lobes

Selective attention (correct)

What does divided attention refer to?

How we choose relevant information

The degree of competition for attention at a given time (correct)

How information gets passed to working memory

Determining information beyond sensory memory

Which lobes are linked to attentional control?

Parieto-frontal lobes Signup and view all the answers

What happens to novel information in terms of selective attention?

It's selectively attended to Signup and view all the answers

Which type of information gets passed along to the next stage for further processing?

Selectively attended information Signup and view all the answers

What is the leading cause of broken bones in older women?

Osteoporosis Signup and view all the answers

Which age-related vision change involves difficulty seeing nearby objects?

Presbyopia Signup and view all the answers

What is the condition that involves the progressive destruction of receptors in the macula?

Macular degeneration Signup and view all the answers

What can limit the amount of light transmitted through the eye?

Cataracts Signup and view all the answers

Which vision disease involves a build-up of pressure on the eye?

Glaucoma Signup and view all the answers

What leads to a decrease in acuity or the ability to see detail?

Decreased contrast sensitivity Signup and view all the answers

Which vision disease can involve detachment of the retina?

Diabetic retinopathy Signup and view all the answers

What is characterized by the inability to see details?

Macular degeneration Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common among people who have had diabetes since they were younger?

Diabetic retinopathy Signup and view all the answers

What condition involves stiffness of the lens and the need for glasses for reading?

Presbyopia Signup and view all the answers

What is a common problem associated with aging in the somatosensory system?

Decreased sensitivity to pain Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about presbycusis?

Involves the ability to hear high-pitched tones Signup and view all the answers

How do older adults typically describe their experience with taste and smell?

Increased enjoyment of bland food Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of age-related changes in smell?

Decreased enjoyment from food Signup and view all the answers

Which system is responsible for maintaining balance in the body?

Vestibular system Signup and view all the answers

What is a common symptom experienced by older adults concerning balance?

Dizziness and vertigo Signup and view all the answers

Why do many older adults complain of bland food as they age?

Changes in smell perception Signup and view all the answers

What could be a consequence of a decrease in an older adult's ability to detect odors?

Reduced enjoyment from eating Signup and view all the answers