PSYC 355 Study Guide - Final Guide: Frontotemporal Lobar Degeneration, Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, Hiv-Associated Neurocognitive Disorder

• School: University of San Diego
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 355
• Professor: Mikaela K.Kinnear

Document Summary

Places items in unusual locations; may not recall objects are missing or may accuse others of stealing. Frequently forgets words or recently learned info; uses incorrect words; repeats the same questions or comments. Exercises poor judgment; fails to remember important dates or details. Exhibits decreasing social skills, declining social interest, and passivity; difficulty following or contributing to conversations. Experiences increasing disorientation and confusion; becomes lost or unaware of present location. Has personality changes or drastic mood shifts; may seem apathetic, anxious, confused, or depressed. Complex attention: focus, planning, working memory. Executive ability: decision making, mental flexibility. Learning and memory: long-term and recent memory; ability to learn new tasks. Social cognition: recognition of emotions, understanding of social situations, behavioral self-control. Significant decline in: +1 cognitive areas (more common to see multiple, adaptive functioning. Modest decline in at least one major cognitive area. Adaptive functioning not impaired overall: may require extra time to complete tasks.