Health Sciences 2711A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 6: Working Memory, Inhibitory Control Test, Echoic Memory
7 Jan 2020
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Chapter 6: basic cognitive functions: information processing, attention, and memory: Cognition: refers to the way the mind works: processes of attention, memory, intelligence, problem solving and the use of language. Processing speed is the most widely studied area of cognition and aging. Processing speed: the amount of time it takes of a person to analyze incoming info from the senses, formulate decisions and then prepare a response on the basis of that analysis. Researchers believe that psychomotor speed reflects the integrity of the central nervous system. Also have more attentional resources they can devote to rapidly changing inputs meaning better decisions. In oa video games found to improve speeded performance and focused and sustained attention. Changes in basic cognitive functions such as reaction time and attention threaten to impair the older adult"s ability to drive (vital task) Also loss of visual accuracy, increased sensitivity to glare, and difficulty seeing in the dark.
