Neurocognitive Domains Flashcards
What are the cognitive domains?
*CELLPS* Complex Attention Executive Functioning Learning and Memory Language Perceptual-Motor Social Cognition
Types of complex attention
sustained attention (maintenance over time) divided attention (2 tasks within same period) selective attention (maintenance of attention with competing stimuli/distractors) processing speed (time any task)
types of executive function
planning decision making working memory responding to feedback/error correction overriding habits/inhibition mental flexibility
planning
ability to exit a maze
interpret sequential picture or object arrangement
decision making
process of deciding in the face of competing alternatives (gambling)
working memory
hold info for a short period and manipulate it
add a list of numbers, or repeat a list backwards
feedback/error correction
benefit from feedback to solve a problem
overriding habits/inhibition
choose a more complex or effortful solution to be correct
look away from an arrow, name a font color rather than naming a word
mental flexibility
ability to shift between 2 concepts, tasks, or rules
types of learning and memory
immediate memory recent memory (free recall, cued recall, recognition memory) very long term memory (autobiographical, semantic) implicit learning (skills)
immediate memory
repeat a list (also can be tested with working memory)
recent memory
encoding information from a work list, short story, or diagram
types of language
expressive language (naming, word finding, fluency, grammar, syntax) receptive language
expressive language
confrontational naming (identify objects) fluency (name as many as you can in a category)
receptive language
comprehension (definitions)
performance of actions/activities according to verbal commands
types of perceptual motor
visual perception visuoconstruction perceptual-motor praxis gnosis
visual perception
line bisection task to detect visual defect or neglect
identification and/or matching of figures
visuoconstructional
assembly of items requiring hand eye coordination
perceptual-motor
integrating perception with purposeful movements
-inserting blocks into a form board
praxis
integrity of learned movements
- imitate gestures
- pantomime use of objects
gnosis
perceptual integrity of awareness and recognition (faces and colors)
types of social cognition
recognition of emotions
theory of mind
recognition of emotions
identification of emotion in images of faces
theory of mind
ability to consider another person’s mental state or experience
major complex attention problems
difficulty in environments with a lot of stimuli
unable to attend unless input is restricted
difficulty holding new information in mind
mild complex attention problems
tasks take longer
errors in routine tasks
easier to think when not competing with other things
major exec function problems
abandons complex projects
needs to rely on others to plan ADLs or make decisions
mild exec function problems
increased effort to complete multistage projects
difficulty multitasking or resuming an interrupted task
major learning and memory problems
repeats self in conversations
cannot keep track of short lists of items
frequent reminders to orient task at hand
mild learning and memory problems
difficulty recalling recent events
relies on lists and calendars
major language problems
uses general terms “that thing” and “you know what i mean”
general pronouns > names
idiosyncratic word usage, grammatical errors, etc.
mild language problems
word finding difficulty
subs general for specific terms
avoids use of specific names for acquaintances
major perceptual motor problems
difficulties with previously familiar activities (tools, driving)
more confused at dusk (lower light levels change perceptions)
mild perceptual motor problems
relies more on maps or others for directions
finds self lost when not concentrating on task
less precise in parking
greater effort to perform spacial tasks (sewing, assembly, carpentry)
major social cognition problems
behavior clearly out of acceptable social range
little insight into changes
mild social cognition problems
subtle changes in behavior or attitude (change in personality)
less ability to read social cues, decreased empathy…
