HLTHAGE 1BB3 Study Guide - Final Guide: Episodic Memory, Fluid And Crystallized Intelligence, Amnesia

• School: McMaster University
• Department: Health, Aging and Society
• Course: HLTHAGE 1BB3
• Professor: Yvonne Leblanc

Document Summary

Neuroplasticity: our brain continues to adapt into late adult life. There is a decline in episodic (acquired at a specific time and place, i. e. a birthday party) and non episodic memory (acquired through what has been learned, i. e. a math skill) Deficits are prevalent in one"s working memory (info. is manipulated and processed as it is stored) Takes longer to process and recall information ( latency ) Takes longer to put together new information with old information ( encoding ) Decreased short term memory (have a difficult time ignoring non-relevant information) Fluid intelligence : information that has not been learned before (solve complex, abstract problems) Crystalized : what has already been learned (language, math) Wisdom : highly valued knowledge related to the meaning and conduct of life. Creativity is not lost in older age, older people are still eager to learn new things. Engaging in creative activities can improve one"s overall mental health.