Fundamentals Word Scramble
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What is the definition of cognition? | a comprehensive term used to refer to all the processes involved in human thought. mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses. |
What are the six domains of cognitive function? | perceptional motor function language learning and memory social cognition complex attention executive function |
What is perception? | the interpretation of the environment and is dependent on the acuity of sensory input |
What is memory? | the retention and recall of past experiences and learning |
What is executive function? | the higher thinking process that allow for flexibility, adaptability, and goal directedness. it determines the contents of consciousness, supervises voluntary activity and is future oriented |
What does intact cognition signify? | an individual exhibits cognitive behaviors that are considered to be within range of normal for age and culture |
What does impaired cognition signify? | an observable or measurable disturbance in one or more of the cognitive processes resulting from an abnormality within the brain or a factor interfering with normal brain function |
What are the categories of cognitive impairment? | delirium neurocognitive disorders (dementia) cognitive impairment (not dementia) focal cognitive disorders intellectual disability learning disablity |
What are the risk factors of cognition impairment? | Population at risk (Age) Personal behaviors (traumatic injury to the brain and drug use) Environmental exposures ( (toxic substances ex. lead) Congenital and genetic conditions (present at birth and runs in the family) |
Risk factors of cognition impairment Cont'd | Physical disability and reduced mobility (slow gate) Health problems ( from fluid imbalance to chronic diagnosis) |
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