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BSNC 1000 FINAL MODULE 7 –COGNITION
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Define Cognition Correct Answer-Mental action or process of acquiring
knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the
sense
- Usually, refer to all processes involved in human thought.
- Related to reception of sensory input, its processing, its storage, its
retrieval, and its use
What are the 6 domains of cognitive function?* Correct Answer--
perceptual motor function
- language
- learning and memory
- social cognition
- complex attention
- executive function
Perceptual Motor Function (1/6 Domain) Correct Answer-Interpretation
of the environment and is dependent on the acuity of sensory input.
- difficulty in using familiar technology, tools, or kitchen appliances
,- getting lost in familiar environments
Perceptual Motor -Example of Deficits Correct Answer-- trouble with
previous familiar activities, trouble navigating familiar environments,
trouble with spatial tasks
Language (1/6 Domain)* Correct Answer-Expressive language -
Auditory association areas; posterior superior temporoparietal
supramarginal gyrus
and
Receptive language - Lateral inferior posterior frontal lobes.
Language - Example of Deficits Correct Answer-- using general phrases
("that thing on your foot") rather than the name of an object ("shoe"),
trouble with names of family members, grammatical errors
- difficulty finding the correct words
- using general pronouns instead of names
-mispronunciation of words problems with understanding written or
verbal communication
, Learning and Memory (1/6 Domain)* Correct Answer-- forgetting to
buy items or buying the same item multiple times
- repetition in conversations
- difficulty in recalling recent events
- relying on lists of tasks to complete
- forgetting to pay bills
Learning and Memory - Example of Deficits Correct Answer-- repeats
self in conversation, can't keep a shopping list, requires frequent
reminders
Social Cognition (1/6 Domain) Correct Answer-- apathy, increase
inappropriate behaviours, loss of empathy and impaired judgement
Social Cognition - Example of Deficits Correct Answer-- behaviour out
of acceptable social range, insensitivity to social standards, makes
decisions without regard to safety
Executive function (1/6 Domain)* Correct Answer-The higher thinking
processes allow for flexibility, adaptability, and goal-directedness.
- higher-order, complex cognitive processes, including thinking,
planning, and problem-solving
- Determines the contents of consciousness, supervises voluntary
activity, and is future-oriented.
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