Cognitive Key Question - Dementia

Question 1

How is A01structured ?

Answer 1

1. What is the issue
2. Why is it a problem in society
3. Facts, figures, stats - cost to NHS, areas in UK with aging population have increased dementia patients
4. Symptoms of dementia
5. Features of dementia - how many diagnosed in the UK, prognosis, age range

Question 2

How is the A02 structured ?

Answer 2

1. How can psychological knowledge help support the issue
2. Multi store model - lists, labels, colour coding
3. Working memory - impaired CE
4. Tulving
5. Reconstructive memory - visuals e.g. photos
6. How does each theory explain the onset of dementia
7. How would they suggest we treat/support patients

Question 3

How is A03 structured ?

Answer 3

1. Evaluate each theory explain
2. Link back to how this is useful in displaying dementia