Memory and Attention Basics Quiz
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Memory and Attention Basics Quiz

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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?

    <p>Parieto-frontal lobes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to novel information in terms of selective attention?

    <p>It's selectively attended to</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Selectively attended information</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Osteoporosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Presbyopia</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Macular degeneration</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Cataracts</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Glaucoma</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Decreased contrast sensitivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which vision disease can involve detachment of the retina?

    <p>Diabetic retinopathy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is characterized by the inability to see details?

    <p>Macular degeneration</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Diabetic retinopathy</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Presbyopia</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Decreased sensitivity to pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about presbycusis?

    <p>Involves the ability to hear high-pitched tones</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Increased enjoyment of bland food</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Decreased enjoyment from food</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which system is responsible for maintaining balance in the body?

    <p>Vestibular system</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Dizziness and vertigo</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Changes in smell perception</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Reduced enjoyment from eating</p> Signup and view all the answers

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