Mock Essay Questions Flashcards
Compare the key brain changes observed in successful aging and neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease. How do these changes affect cognitive and emotional functioning?
Discuss the predictors of successful aging and how they differ from risk factors associated with pathological aging. Illustrate your answer with examples from both cognitive and emotional domains.
Evaluate the effectiveness of interventions aimed at enhancing cognitive plasticity in older adults. How do these interventions differ in their approach to addressing age-related changes versus neurodegenerative conditions?
Analyze the role of physical changes, such as gait and sensory degradation, in distinguishing normal aging from conditions like Parkinson’s disease. How can these insights inform clinical practice?
Using examples from the literature, explain how emotional regulation differs in normal aging compared to pathological conditions like post-stroke depression. How can this distinction aid neuropsychological assessment?
