exam 1 Flashcards
(39 cards)
What is the ability to control impulsive responding during a task called?
suppression attention
This involves inhibiting automatic responses.
What is working memory?
Ability to hold and manipulate info in mind
Example: math computation in head.
What does the Stroop test assess?
Suppression of automatic responses
For instance, saying the color of the word instead of the word itself.
List the basic functions of attention.
- Sustained
- Selective/Focused
- Divided
- Attention Switching
What are the three attention subsystems?
- Alerting
- Orienting
- Executive Control
What role do the temporal lobe and hippocampus play in memory?
Storage of new memories and retrieval of existing memories.
What is the function of the frontal lobe and subcortical structures in memory?
Encoding information and retrieving through executive/supervisory functions.
Where are long-term memory sites located?
Temporo-parietal lobes.
What type of memory is associated with the hippocampus?
Declarative memory
This includes semantic and episodic memory.
What is the role of the prefrontal cortex?
Working memory.
What type of memory does the striatum manage?
Procedural memory.
What type of memory is the amygdala involved with?
Declarative and emotional memory.
What is the function of the cerebellum?
Procedural memory for motor movements, coordination, and reflexes.
What does the thalamus do in the context of memory?
Processing and sensory integration during the formation and storage of memory.
What type of memory is managed by the basal ganglia?
Non-declarative memory.
Which structures are involved in the consolidation from short-term memory to long-term memory?
- Hippocampus
- Entorhinal cortex
What are brain-based memory interventions?
- Restorative (drills, practice)
- Specific knowledge (vanishing cues, errorless learning)
What are strategy-based memory interventions?
- Holistic (comm/family support)
- Compensatory internal (association, grouping, mnemonics)
- Compensatory external (writing, calendars, lists)
What are some treatments for attention issues?
- Direct attention training
- Training specific skills
- Environmental modifications
- Self-management strategies and external aids
What is declarative long-term memory?
- Semantic (knowledge of facts)
- Episodic (personal experiences)
What is non-declarative long-term memory?
Preserved learning of procedural and perceptual skills.
What does executive function initiation refer to?
Beginning a goal-directed task.
What is executive function mental flexibility?
Ability to change a course of action or thought based on shifting demands.
What are the steps involved in executive function problem-solving?
- Identify the problem
- Generate potential solutions
- Choose a solution
- Evaluate the outcome
