CR: Lesson 5

Question 1

Theory of Memory by Donald Hebb

Answer 1

• synapses become interdependent through learning
• repeated firing causes a physiological change, producing short term memory
• neural loop becomes a reverberating circuit
• loop becomes LTM (takes 15-60mins)

Question 2

Maintenance Rehearsal

Answer 2

Techinque by Dr. Rick Parente
Must rehearse info to move it from STM to LTM
Rehearsal automatic for most, must be practiced by those with memeory disorders
Goal= make rehearsal automatic again

Question 3

Training Maintenance Rehearsal (3 stages)

Answer 3

demonstrates that the current method is ineffective
structure the training so that the client is forced to rehearse
demonstrate that rehearsal has improved client’s memory

Question 4

Training Goals

Answer 4

determine # of rehearsals necessary for that client

practice enough that rehearsal becomes automatic= side effect is improved attention and concentration

Question 5

Phases in each card game

Answer 5

baseline- document current performance
rehearsal- client is forced to rehearse consciously and out loud
modification- adjust the number of rehearsals according to the client’s level
generalization- show the client how they can use the technique in real life–teach practical, functional activities and tasks

Question 6

Demonstrated Card Games

Answer 6

Interference Resistance
Rehearsing Multiple Sets
Spatial Rehearsal
Rehearsing Changing Sets
Rehearsing Sequence
Logical Rehearsal