PSY313H1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Stroop Effect, Inhibitory Control Test, Visual Search
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Basic cognitive functions: information processing, attention and memory. Lecture 5: cognition describes the way the mind works, attention, memory, intelligence, problem-solving, language and executive function, aging affects each area of cognition and adls/iadls. Cognitive load: multi-tasking, amount of mental effort, improves mental efficiency, mental breaks recharge, i. e. multi-tasking during all-nights are disadvantageous, instead walk for 5 mins, look out a window. Pfc activity: so less distractions = better performance, stress, environment, white noise. Action video games: young adults, improved attentional capacity (especially if they are hardcore gamers, faster reaction time (performance accuracy preserved, ability to process rapidly changing stream of information (sustained attention, focused input. More likely to drive while distracted: older adults. Self-regulate (avoid bad conditions, cell use, do not tailgate) Difficulty merging or yielding: biopsychosocial view of aging and driving, biology: changes in vision and reaction time, psychology: internal distractions causing anxiety, sociocultural: driving is necessary to live independently, candrive ii study (tuokko et al.
