PSY100H1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Multiple Sclerosis, Frontal Lobe, Cognitive Disorder
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Q on exam most important part of this course: self-actualization & not placing too much weight in the value judgement of others to live healthy lives related to different illnesses. Old age and brain disorders: dementia, clinical definition: gradual deterioration (gets worse over time) of intellectual and cognitive functioning. Step wise (dramatically and acutely gets worse) vs. Slowly progressive (no acute deterioration in the condition and nothing dramatic) Exception (can be diagnosed clinically): huntington"s disease: related to age: the older you are, the most likely you are to get dementia. Earlier onset: genetic heritability, typically progress more rapidly, but in a slowly progressive manner. Most common type (55-80% of all dementias) First sign is memory loss, then personality change(characteristic of frontal temporal dementia) and then loss of control of bodily functions. Earlier/mild stage: confusion, disorientation regarding time/space, poor judgement. Early identification of dementia: slow progression down (but is irreversible: medications, mental and physical exercise (brings oxygen to the brain)
