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Describe 3 neurobiological changes that occur with normal aging
Describe 3 neurobiological changes that occur with normal aging
- Decreased weight of the brain 2. decreased volume 3. shrinking of large neurons
With normal aging, we see a decline in ____ systems and impaired ___ ability.
With normal aging, we see a decline in ____ systems and impaired ___ ability.
With normal aging, we see a decline in sensory systems and impaired motor ability.
Impaired motor ability is common with normal aging. We see decreases in several areas.
Impaired motor ability is common with normal aging. We see decreases in several areas.
Decreased speed, strength, and agility
With normal aging, we see a decrease in sensory systems, including decreased
With normal aging, we see a decrease in sensory systems, including decreased
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What is the difference between fluid and crystallized intelligence?
What is the difference between fluid and crystallized intelligence?
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Vocabulary grows as you age.
Vocabulary grows as you age.
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With normal aging, crystallized intelligence remains the same, but fluid intelligence decreases in speed
With normal aging, crystallized intelligence remains the same, but fluid intelligence decreases in speed
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Some researchers believe that language function remains relatively good with normal aging
Some researchers believe that language function remains relatively good with normal aging
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The two most implicated factors in changes in performance in the aging individual are:
The two most implicated factors in changes in performance in the aging individual are:
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What is the most commonly affect neuropsychological domain in dementia?
What is the most commonly affect neuropsychological domain in dementia?
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A clinical diagnosis of dementia indicating the confirmed presence of neurodegenerative disease process is made right after the first appearance of symptoms
A clinical diagnosis of dementia indicating the confirmed presence of neurodegenerative disease process is made right after the first appearance of symptoms
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What is the preclinical condition that may suggest a person is at risk for developing dementia
What is the preclinical condition that may suggest a person is at risk for developing dementia
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What are the 3 diagnostic criteria for MCI?
What are the 3 diagnostic criteria for MCI?
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