Assesment of memory problems Flashcards
1
Q
What is explicit memory?
A
Concious
2
Q
What is implicit memory?
A
Unconcious
3
Q
What is declarative memory?
A
Facts or events
4
Q
What is procedural memory?
A
Skills or tasks
5
Q
What is episodic memory?
A
Events or experiences
6
Q
What is semantic memory?
A
Facts or concepts
7
Q
What is anterograde amnesia?
A
Difficulty in acquiring new material and remembering events since onset of illness or injury
8
Q
What is retrograde amnesia?
A
Difficulty in remembering information prior to the onset of illness or injury
9
Q
According to the SIGN guidelines which tests should be used in dementia?
A
MMSE
Initia; cognitive testing can be improvd by use of Addenbrookes cognitive examination
