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What is the primary mechanism behind age-related changes in cognitive function, according to the Scaffolding Theory of Cognitive Aging?
What is the primary mechanism behind age-related changes in cognitive function, according to the Scaffolding Theory of Cognitive Aging?
- The buildup of 'plaques' and 'tangles' in the brain
- The gradual decline of neural resources
- The recruitment of additional brain areas to compensate for cognitive decline (correct)
- The reduction of oxygen supply to the brain
What is the result of 'plaques' and 'tangles' building up inside the brain?
What is the result of 'plaques' and 'tangles' building up inside the brain?
- Increased oxygen supply to the brain
- Disruption of nerve cell function and communication, leading to cell death (correct)
- Enhanced neural scaffolding
- Improved communication between nerve cells
What is the primary cause of Vascular dementia?
What is the primary cause of Vascular dementia?
- Buildup of 'plaques' and 'tangles' in the brain
- Shortage of certain chemicals in the brain
- A lack of oxygen (reduced blood flow) to the brain (correct)
- Lack of neural scaffolding
What is the goal of enhancing neural scaffolding through interventions, according to the Scaffolding Theory of Cognitive Aging?
What is the goal of enhancing neural scaffolding through interventions, according to the Scaffolding Theory of Cognitive Aging?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Alzheimer's disease?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Alzheimer's disease?
What is the outcome of the disruption of nerve cell function and communication in Alzheimer's disease?
What is the outcome of the disruption of nerve cell function and communication in Alzheimer's disease?
What is the severity of osteoporosis characterized by a T-score of -2.5 or lower, along with the presence of at least one fragility fracture?
What is the severity of osteoporosis characterized by a T-score of -2.5 or lower, along with the presence of at least one fragility fracture?
According to the UK clinical guideline, what is an essential nutrient supplement for preventing osteoporosis?
According to the UK clinical guideline, what is an essential nutrient supplement for preventing osteoporosis?
Which of the following is a fall prevention strategy according to the NHS?
Which of the following is a fall prevention strategy according to the NHS?
What is a recommended lifestyle change to prevent osteoporosis, aside from exercise?
What is a recommended lifestyle change to prevent osteoporosis, aside from exercise?
What is the correlation studied by Lindenberger and Baltes in 1997?
What is the correlation studied by Lindenberger and Baltes in 1997?
What percentage of longevity is inherited?
What percentage of longevity is inherited?
What is the primary concern with older drivers with cataracts?
What is the primary concern with older drivers with cataracts?
What skill does driving require that declines with age?
What skill does driving require that declines with age?
What is a common consequence of driving cessation in older adults?
What is a common consequence of driving cessation in older adults?
What is gerontology?
What is gerontology?
Why do older adults with cataracts limit their driving?
Why do older adults with cataracts limit their driving?
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