Learning

Question 1

memory can be demonstrated by physiologic changes in the brain such as ….?

Answer 1

Neurogenesis
changes in dendritic spines
synaptic modification

Question 2

What is CREBs role in gene regulation?

Answer 2

CREB cyclic amp response element binding protein

enhance synaptic transmission or make new connections

Question 3

Dendritic spine formation was linked to what experience?

Answer 3

motor learning and novel sensory experience

Question 4

Name some learning techniques and expound on each

Answer 4

Repetition: review, intervals
Reward, and Reinforcement: temporal discounting, reinforcement is created by linking to a reward. You remember better with a carrot.
Visualization- stimuli for learning, self reflection and mirror neurons, this also helps with decision making when learning from experience
Active engagement- eliminate distractions (kids), problem based activities, incorporates stress

Question 5

Autism drugs or autism Rx

Answer 5

aripiprazole

Rispiridone

Question 6

Describe autism behavior embodied by Edward, Ryan, everyone you know combined

Answer 6

Rocks, repeats phrases, demands structure, hyperfocused in one area, hyper or hypo sensory.

Question 7

How would you describe autism by describing willy wonka

Answer 7

problems with emotional reciprocity, and appropriate response to touch, doesn’t understand relationships (charlie and his parents), doesn’t pick up on non verbal cues

Question 8

What are some examples of adults with neurocognitive disorders?

Answer 8

alzheimers, dementia, trauma,

Question 9

Specific learning disorders can be diagnosed by psychoeducational testing which can show a significant difference between what two things; who pays for this testing?

Answer 9

intelligence and academic achievement

school pays and if diagnosed the children get an individualized education plan

Question 10

what are some etiologies of specific learning disorders (as opposed to general; head trauma)

Answer 10

in-utero problems, toxins from mother (ETOH, drugs), psychological trauma (neglect or abuse), meningitis, genetics (reading disorders are familial)

Question 11

What are some presentations of SLD in childhood?

Answer 11

child has difficulty with words, math, concepts of quantity, time, direction. FX, dysmorphic features (genetic)

Question 12

How might higher education like middle school exacerbate a SLD

Answer 12

increasing demands, presentations, recall etc. The child may avoid reading and writing completely due to embarrassment

Question 13

What are the first 3 evaluations that should be done for a child with suspected SLD?

Answer 13

neuro
developmental
hearing and vision