Normal Aging Language Flashcards
two fundamental differences between short term and long term memory
Short-term memory has temporal decay and capacity limits, while long-term memory can store vast amounts of information and is permanent
temporal decay in short term memory
fading of info overtime unless actively maintained
how long does short term memory usually last
few secs to few mins
example of short term memory
remembering phone number long enough to dial it
capacity of long term memory
store vasts amount of information and is considered permanent
phonology
increasing difficulty discriminating between sounds
no real change in production
morphology
may be decreased in correct number of these markers
syntax
increased difficulty understanding grammatically correct sentences
grammatical error increase
less complex sentences
writing differ from spoken
semantics
trouble receiving new info
association-diff type of response
idiosyncratic responses
pragmatics
recall fewer facts and story items
struggle with sudden topic shift
prag: general structure of disorganization of material they present
reduced clarity
reduced situational relevance
fewer essential steps
less information conveyed
lack of referential specificity
poor summaries
How would difficulty with the above (phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics,
pragmatics) impact the way a SLP conducts therapy?
helps the SLPs create sessions based on their needs and use structured techniques, giving more time, and focusing on effective communication
