MWF 10 Flashcards
Cognition is the ability to…
Acquire and Process knowledge
What is Vigilance?
one’s awareness of their five senses, but no need to process them
lowest level of cognitive functioning
What is Sustained Attention?
ability to focus for long periods of time with no distracting stimulus around
What is Selective Attention?
focusing on a specific task for some time while simultaneously ignoring distractions and irrelevant information
What is Alternating Attention?
the ability to switch between tasks; to stop one task, do another, and return to initial task
What is Divided Attention?
focusing on multiple tasks at once; tasks have to be easy
most FRAGILE type of attention
Doing two different language tasks simultaneously is what kind of attention?
Alternating Attention
What is Working Memory?
the ability to hold a finite amount of info for immediate processing and manipulating that would be lost within a few seconds if not somehow reinforced
What is Declarative Memory?
the ability to remember facts, right or wrong answers
ex: remembering colors, names of objects
What is Episodic Memory?
the ability to recall specific, recent events; such as a vacation, child being born, etc
What is Procedural Memory?
the memory of sequences of actions used to complete tasks;
ex: how to… brush teeth, drive, dress
What is Prospective Memory?
the memory that involves remembering to perform/recall a planned action/intention at a future time
Which domain of memory needs to be assessed extra carefully?
Prospective Memory
What is Orientation?
a person’s knowledge of themself and of their place in space and time; who, where, and when they are
What is Executive Function?
high-level cognitive systems that employ and manage other lower-level cognitive functions
What are the functions in Executive Functioning?
attention, memory, planning, problem solving, initiating, and organizational behaviors
Where is the Executive Functioning located?
housed within prefrontal areas of the frontal lobes
What is the definition of Speech?
the set of sounds produced by the vocal tract for the purpose of spoken language
What is the definition of Language?
the use of a set of symbols used to communicate meaning; can be used visually, verbally, or manually
What is Semantics?
the study of meaning and abilities related to word meanings
What is Morphosyntax?
abilities related to extending and combining words
What are Pragmatics?
abilities related to language use in social contexts
What are Paralinguistic Cues?
non-linguistic info that augments a speaker’s message; may include tone, speech rate, facial expression
What are Metalinguistic/Metacognitive Skills?
the ability to reflect on one’s language and cognitive skills