Final Test Review Exe. Psy. Flashcards
This part of the brain Exercise particularly affects Executive function
The Prefrontal Cortex
This part of the brain is important for memory formation
Hippocampus
__________ _______ ________
- Cognitive functions that are oriented toward goal-directed behavior.
- These tasks or functions decline with age
- Dysfunction in the PFC leads to disruption in the organization and control of behavior.
Executive control processes
________ _______ The process whereby an individual is able to perceive, recognize or understand thoughts and ideas.
- Organizing and planning
- problem solving
- recongition and memory
- reaction time
Cognitive Function
_____ is the place you store your long term memory.
Neuron
aerobic-exercise training interveniotns improve memory function.
___________ is the process by which neurons are generated from the neural stem cells and progenitor cells.
Neurogenesis
In schools test where done to see if the more cardiovascular fit the student was the more _____ ____ _____ the child will have.
Long Term Memory
The benefits are not as easy to see with middle aged people compared to younger and older generations*
Kids who where fit and who had better memory,also had larger ___________
Hippocampii
*Fitness increases neurons, connectivity
___________ ________ Neural network involved with executive control processes
Attentional Network
________ _______ _____is related with conflicing attentional tasks.
Anterior cingulate gyrus(ACG)
p_(#) people have shorter latency.
*your reaction time is faster.
P3
- Individuals with higher levls of aerobic fitness have larger p300 pmplitudes and shorter p300 latency.
- being more fit/active enhances processing of and responding to stimuli
________ of brain tissue increases in age, decreasing cognitive function.
Atrophy
Brain tissue declines are reduced in proportion to one’s fitness.
this causes a “_______” effect of fitness on brain tissue
Sparing
Not a question* just a statement
Fit children have brains that function more effectively and efficiently than less fit kids
This causes a promising relationship between physical fitness and academic achievement.
Not a question* just a statement
Cognitive benefits:
Youth:
- Academic Achievement
Youth & Adults:
- Reaction Time
- Learning and intelligence scores
- cognitive function
Adults:
Memory decline- Ability to recall short-term and long term events and informaton.
What physiological mechanism:
- causes cerebrial capillary growth and oxygenation
A.Brain Blood Flow
B.Regulation of neurotransmitters
C.Growth of brain cells
A.) Brain Blood Flow
What physiological mechanism:
causes synaptic plasticity & Brain-derived neurotropic Factor (BDNF)
A.Brain Blood Flow
B.Growth of brain cells
C.Regulation of neurotransmitters
C.) Regulation of neurotransmitters
What physiological mechanism:
Causes angiogenesis
A.Brain Blood Flow
B.Growth of brain cells
C.Regulation of neurotransmitters
B.)Growth of brain cells
_________ Hypotheses
- Selective improvement
- cardiovascular fitness
- cerebrovascular reserve
Suggested Hypotheses
Exercise prescription as a treatment for cognitive dysfunction:
FITT
Not a question* just a statement
FITT:
Frequency:
Intensity:
- HIgh intensity exercise benefits speed of processing
- Moderate intensitiy exercise is most beneficial for executive function
Time (Duration):
- At least 20 Min per Session.
Type (mode):
- aerobic, Resistance training, Balance, Yoga.
FITT
_____: State of complete physical,Mental, and social well-being. (WHO,1947)
Health
________= optimal health and vitality
Wellness
_______ _____ includes high-level mental,social,emotional,spiritual, and physical wellness within the limits of one’s heredity and personal abilities.
Optimal Health
